What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
topiarian
Example
The garden featured beautiful topiarian designs, including animals and geometric shapes. [topiarian: adjective]
Example
The topiarian carefully trimmed the hedges into intricate patterns. [topiarian: noun]
topiary
Example
The topiary garden was filled with whimsical animal shapes and geometric designs. [topiary: noun]
Example
The gardener spent hours carefully pruning the shrubs into beautiful topiary shapes. [topiary: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Topiary is more common and versatile than topiarian, and can be used in various contexts and formality levels.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between topiarian and topiary?
Topiarian is more formal and less commonly used than topiary, which can be employed in both formal and informal contexts.
