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
If you can make space for a miniature rock garden — one of tiny plants growing within the confines of a faux-stone trough — the promise of an outsize payoff awaits.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
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
We’re meeting up with Soheil, Nadia, and Nadeem at the rock garden.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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