garden — a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɡɑːrdən/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks the neighbor's garden is his personal salad bar.
- The community garden brings neighbors together every Sunday.
- He turned his tiny balcony into a mini garden paradise.
garden
NOUN[/ˈɡɑːrdən/]
a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French 'jardin', which itself came from Germanic roots meaning 'enclosed land'. Since medieval times, it has referred to a cultivated plot of land adjacent to a dwelling where plants and vegetables are grown.
Breakdown
Old French 'jardin' from Germanic *gard- (enclosure, yard) + -in (diminutive suffix), literally 'small enclosed area' or 'fenced plot'.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks the neighbor's garden is his personal salad bar.”
“The community garden brings neighbors together every Sunday.”
“He turned his tiny balcony into a mini garden paradise.”
“The roses in the garden are blooming beautifully this spring.”
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