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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They are shorter in stature with vivid-red single flowers, suited even to a rock garden.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 28, 2022
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
USC officials also dedicated a rock garden at the northeastern corner of campus Friday morning to honor the university’s Nisei students, the American-born descendants of Japanese immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 2, 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
I have to get to the rock garden on my own.
From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed
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