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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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
Indeed, it not only remains — the architects framed it with a rock garden.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 26, 2022
The high price tag covers a Zen rock garden, small pond and seasonal flowers.
From New York Times ● Nov. 17, 2021
After their last class of the day, the Mysterious Benedict Society—minus one member—gathered in the rock garden.
From "The Mysterious Benedict Society" by Trenton Lee Stewart
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