Word: Garden

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑːrd(ə)n/

Definitions

• Noun: A piece of ground where plants are cultivated, especially flowers, herbs, or vegetables, often laid out with paths, borders, and other features for esthetic and recreational purposes. Example: “She spent her Sunday afternoons tending to her beautiful flower garden.”
• Verb: To cultivate plants in a garden or tend to its upkeep. Example: “He loves gardening on weekends; it’s his favorite pastime.”

Phrases

• “Garden variety”: Refers to something common or typical. Example: “The flu he caught was just a garden variety one, nothing too serious.”
• “Secret garden”: A secluded, private, or hidden area, usually metaphorical. Example: “In her heart, she kept a secret garden of memories and dreams.”
• “Lead someone up the garden path”: To deceive or mislead someone. Example: “The politician led voters up the garden path with false promises.”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “We planted tomatoes, lettuce, and carrots in our vegetable garden this year.”
• Verb: “Her hobby is gardening; she grows a variety of exotic plants in her backyard.”

Synonyms

• Yard (informal, especially American English)
• Park (larger public areas)
• Plot (usually for growing specific plants)
• Orchard (for fruit trees)
• Horticulture (the act or practice of cultivating a garden)