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garden

[ˈɡɑːrdn]

garden Definition

  • 1a piece of ground, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables
  • 2a large public area in a town, used for pleasure and relaxation

Using garden: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "garden" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She spends most of her free time working in her garden.

  • Example

    The hotel has beautiful gardens with fountains and statues.

  • Example

    We had a picnic in the park's garden.

  • Example

    The botanical garden is home to many rare and exotic plants.

garden Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for garden

Antonyms for garden

Idioms Using garden

  • to deceive or mislead someone

    Example

    He led me down the garden path with promises of a promotion, but it never materialized.

  • to reveal or uncover something that was previously hidden or secret

    Example

    The investigation into the corruption scandal is threatening to dig up the garden of many high-ranking officials.

  • to be difficult or unpleasant

    Example

    Starting your own business is not a bed of roses, but it can be very rewarding.

Phrases with garden

  • an outdoor social gathering, typically held in a garden or park

    Example

    They hosted a garden party to celebrate their wedding anniversary.

  • garden-variety

    commonplace; unremarkable

    Example

    The movie was entertaining but ultimately just a garden-variety romantic comedy.

  • a sentence or phrase that is constructed in such a way as to mislead or confuse the reader or listener

    Example

    The sentence 'The horse raced past the barn fell' is an example of a garden path sentence.

Origins of garden

from Old North French 'gardin', meaning 'enclosed space'

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Summary: garden in Brief

A 'garden' [ˈɡɑːrdn] is a piece of land, often near a house, used for growing flowers, fruit, or vegetables. It can also refer to a large public area in a town, used for pleasure and relaxation. Phrases like 'garden party' and 'garden-variety' are common, while idioms like 'lead down the garden path' are used to describe deception. 'Garden' is also used in expressions like 'dig up the garden,' meaning to reveal something hidden.

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