garden

¹gar·den

noun \ˈgär-d^ən\

Definition of GARDEN

1

a : a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated b : a rich well-cultivated region c : a container (as a window box) planted with usually a variety of small plants

2

a : a public recreation area or park usually ornamented with plants and trees <a botanical garden> b : an open-air eating or drinking place c : a large hall for public entertainment

— gar·den·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun

Examples of GARDEN

1. We planted a small garden in our backyard.
2. They were sitting out in the back garden.

Origin of GARDEN

Middle English gardin, from Anglo-French gardin, jardin, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German gart enclosure — more at yard

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to GARDEN

Synonyms: amphitheater, arena, auditorium, hall, theater (or theatre)

Related Words: arena theater, music hall, odeum, playhouse, theater-in-the-round; ballroom; lyceum; chamber, house, senate; cafetorium

[+]more[-]hide

Other Agriculture/Gardening Terms

fallow, graft, heirloom, loam, potash, soilage, swath, tilth, windfall

Rhymes with GARDEN

Arden, Dardan, harden, pardon