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gardens

n. countable
A1 Beginner US //ˈɡɑɹdənz// UK //ɡˈɑːdənz// gar·dens

n. areas of land next to a house where people grow flowers, vegetables, or grass. They can also be large public parks with many different plants.

n. plots of ground, often adjacent to a residential building, dedicated to the cultivation of plants, flowers, or vegetables. When used in the plural, it frequently refers to large, landscaped public parks or estates.


SIMPLE

They spend every weekend working in their gardens.

CONTEXTUAL

The city is famous for its historic botanical gardens, which house thousands of rare tropical plant species.

COMPLEX

While private gardens offer a sanctuary for local wildlife, the expansive public gardens in the city center serve as vital green lungs for the urban population.

Synonyms
Usage

Often used in the plural to denote a single large public space, such as 'Kew Gardens'.

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