garden

¹

[gahr-dn]

noun

1. a plot of ground, usually near a house, where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, fruits, or herbs are cultivated.

2. a piece of ground or other space, commonly with ornamental plants, trees, etc., used as a park or other public recreation area.

   a public garden.

3. a fertile and delightful spot or region.

4. British.,  yard.

adjective

1. pertaining to, produced in, or suitable for cultivation or use in a garden.

   fresh garden vegetables; garden furniture.

2. garden-variety.

verb (used without object)

1. to lay out, cultivate, or tend a garden.

verb (used with object)

1. to cultivate as a garden.

Garden

²

[gahr-dn]

noun

1. Alexander, 1730?–91, U.S. naturalist, born in Scotland.

2. Mary, 1877–1967, U.S. soprano.

garden

/ ˈɡɑːdən /

noun

1. 1. US and Canadian word: yard. an area of land, usually planted with grass, trees, flowerbeds, etc, adjoining a house

   2. ( as modifier )

      a garden chair

2. 1. an area of land used for the cultivation of ornamental plants, herbs, fruit, vegetables, trees, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      garden tools

3. (often plural) such an area of land that is open to the public, sometimes part of a park

   botanical gardens

4. 1. a fertile and beautiful region

   2. ( as modifier )

      a garden paradise

5. (modifier) provided with or surrounded by a garden or gardens

   a garden flat

6. informal,  to mislead or deceive a person

adjective

1. informal,  ordinary; unexceptional

verb

1. to work in, cultivate, or take care of (a garden, plot of land, etc)

Other Word Forms

• gardenless adjective
• garden-like adjective
• gardenable adjective
• gardenlike adjective
• ungardened adjective
• well-gardened adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of garden¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English gardin, from Old North French gardin, Old French jardin, from Germanic; compare Old High German gartin-, German Garten; yard ²

Word History and Origins

Origin of garden¹

C14: from Old French gardin, of Germanic origin; compare Old High German gart enclosure; see _yard ² (sense 1)

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. lead up / down the garden path, to deceive or mislead in an enticing way; lead on; delude.

   The voters had been led up the garden path too often to take a candidate's promises seriously.

More idioms and phrases containing garden

• lead down the garden path

Example Sentences

The Huntington gardens receive a lot of credit, which they deserve, but there are so many hidden gems in Los Angeles.

From Los Angeles Times

Thursday's visit saw the royal couple meet children participating in educational programmes in the museum gardens, designed to help them connect with nature and boost biodiversity.

From BBC

It is a Grade II* listed public park made up of 574 acres in fields, woodland and gardens.

From BBC

The design is intended to "foster community and reduce isolation among residents", Riba said, with communal areas and shared facilities including a kitchen and double-height garden room.

From BBC

He reclines into his couch, one arm flung lazily behind his head, while the greens of his English garden sway in the waning summer light.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• back yard 
• bed 
• field 
• greenhouse 
• nursery 
• patio 
• terrace