Garden

Definition

Garden refers to a piece of ground where flowers, shrubs, vegetables, or herbs are cultivated. It can also describe a public area with plants and recreational spaces. As a verb, it means to cultivate or work in a garden.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːrdən/
• Respelling: GAR-dun

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːdn/
• Respelling: GAH-dn

Etymology

The word "garden" originates from Old French "gardin" or "jardin," which in turn comes from the Frankish "gardō," meaning "enclosure" or "yard." It is related to Proto-Germanic "*gardaz" and Proto-Indo-European "*gʰórdhos," meaning "enclosure" or "fence."

Derivatives

• Gardener (noun)
• Gardening (noun)
• Gardened (verb)
• Gardenlike (adjective)
• Gardenscape (noun)

Synonyms

• Park
• Yard
• Plot

Antonyms

• Wilderness
• Desert
• None

Usage

The noun "garden" is commonly used to describe cultivated outdoor areas, as in "She planted roses in her garden." The verb form, "to garden," describes the activity of cultivating plants, such as "He enjoys gardening in the evenings."

Related Terms

• Orchard: A garden or plantation of fruit trees.
• Greenhouse: A glass structure for growing plants in controlled conditions.
• Horticulture: The art or practice of garden cultivation and management.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A plot of land used for the cultivation of plants: Refers to a space dedicated to growing flowers, vegetables, or herbs.
  • Example: "The botanical garden showcases exotic plants from around the world."
• A public area with plants and recreational spaces: Describes landscaped areas for leisure.
  • Example: "They took a walk through the city's rose garden."

Verb

• To cultivate or work in a garden: Refers to the activity of planting, maintaining, or managing a garden.
  • Example: "She loves to garden during the spring."