Word
planting
Phoneticsplant·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpɫæntɪŋ/
UK/plˈæntɪŋ/
Definitions
01the act of putting plants in soil
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the activity of putting seeds, bulbs, or young plants into the earth.
n. the process of sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings into a growth medium.
“Spring is the best time for the planting of new vegetables in your garden.”
“The agricultural calendar dictates that planting must be completed before the arrival of the monsoon rains to ensure a viable harvest.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the seasonal activity.
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02a group of plants
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. a group of plants that have been arranged and put in the ground together.
n. a specific arrangement or collection of plants in a garden or landscape.
“The park features a beautiful planting of roses and lavender near the entrance.”
“The landscape architect designed a dense planting of native shrubs to provide a natural sound barrier against the nearby motorway.”
Usage
Usually countable when referring to a specific design or area.
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “planting” in context.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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