Definition and meaning of English word "garden"
garden
/ˈɡɑːrdən/
Meaning
NounAn outdoor area containing one or more types of plants, usually plants grown for food or ornamental purposes.
How to use
The term 'garden' is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts to refer to a cultivated outdoor space. A notable grammatical nuance is that 'garden' can be used as a countable or uncountable noun, depending on the context; for example, 'I'm going to the garden' (uncountable) versus 'There are several gardens in the city' (countable). Learners should be cautious not to confuse 'garden' with 'yard', as the former typically implies a more cultivated and often smaller space.
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Example
I have a garden
She likes garden
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Common phrases
- tend a garden— care for a garden
- garden design— the art of planning a garden
- community garden— a shared garden for local residents
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Frequency rank: #351 in English
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