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gardening

n. uncountable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɡɑɹdənɪŋ// UK //ɡˈɑːdənɪŋ// gar·den·ing Archaic Slang

n. the activity of growing and taking care of plants, flowers, or vegetables in a garden. You do this for fun, for food, or to make your home look nice.

n. the activity of cultivating and maintaining a plot of ground where flowers, shrubs, or vegetables are grown. Often pursued as a leisure activity or for domestic food production.


SIMPLE

Gardening is a relaxing way to spend a sunny afternoon.

CONTEXTUAL

She spends her weekends gardening, focusing on organic tomatoes and native flowers that attract bees.

COMPLEX

While some view gardening as a mere chore, others find that the rhythmic nature of weeding and planting provides a profound sense of psychological well-being and connection to the seasons.

Synonyms
Origin

From garden + -ing.

Usage

The word is uncountable when referring to the activity in general; it functions as a gerund noun derived from the verb 'garden'.

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