rock garden
Americannoun
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a garden on rocky ground or among rocks, for the growing of alpine or other plants.
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a garden decorated with rocks, usually a wide variety of interestingly shaped, multicolored rocks, especially quartz.
noun
Etymology
Origin of rock garden
First recorded in 1830–40
Example Sentences
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The amenities scattered throughout the campus include a rock garden with a fake waterfall, a playground, a gym, an administration office, a senior center and a “moms cafe.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025
She cultivated stunning new species of daffodils and introduced a striking alpine rock garden, with cascading streams and a fern grotto.
From BBC • May 27, 2022
Massive windows front one side of the house, providing views of a rock garden, a small pool, scruffy cliffside brush and the city beyond.
From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2022
Two of her paintings frame scenes-within-scenes, including a Zen rock garden, inside a pair of hands.
From Washington Post • Mar. 4, 2022
A few students milled about in the rock garden, but there were no Executives in sight.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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