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garden

n. countable
A1 Beginner Oxford US //ˈɡɑɹdən// UK //ɡˈɑːdən// gar·den Archaic General-service Slang

n. an area of land next to a house where you grow flowers, vegetables, or grass. It is a place to relax or play outside.

n. a piece of ground, often adjoining a residence, used for the cultivation of flowers, vegetables, or fruit. In British English, it refers to the entire outdoor area of a home, whereas American English often uses 'yard'.


SIMPLE

I like to sit in the garden on sunny days.

CONTEXTUAL

The family spent the entire weekend planting tomatoes and roses in their small back garden.

COMPLEX

The botanical garden features a diverse collection of exotic flora, meticulously arranged to simulate various global ecosystems for both public education and scientific research.

Usage

In British English, 'garden' is the standard term for any private outdoor space; in American English, 'garden' specifically implies a plot for growing plants.

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