rock garden

noun

: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks and adapted for the growth of particular kinds of plants (such as alpines)

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Outside, rock gardens and the soothing sounds of nature set the tone for peaceful exploration. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 31 May 2025 Photo : Become Legendary A small rock garden, once used as an aviary, is tucked into the far corner of the sprawling room. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 21 May 2025 Yoshihiro Makino An open-air rock garden leads to the primary bath. Hannah Martin, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2025 Over time, the Concrete Park emerged and grew as mementos arose, one by one, around his house, bar and ornamental rock garden, as if the seeds for his sculptures had been planted long ago. Paul Nicolaus, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rock garden

Word History

First Known Use

1836, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rock garden was in 1836

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“Rock garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rock%20garden. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

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rock garden

noun
: a garden laid out among rocks or decorated with rocks

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