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noun

ˈgär-dᵊn How to pronounce garden (audio)
Definition of gardennext
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings we used to go to Boston's historic garden to hear concerts and see basketball games

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adjective

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as in ordinary

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as in rural

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Recent Examples of garden
Noun
The land that is now called Longwood Gardens has a rich history with many stewards, but the cultivation of the gardens themselves is largely attributed to American entrepreneur and businessman Pierre du Pont, who purchased the property in 1906. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 19 Sep. 2026 Typically spotted in gardens, parks and woodlands, Turdus merula is a familiar sight across Europe, with a song that’s rich, mellow and flutelike. — Taylor Nicioli, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026
Adjective
Garden club member and garden walk chairperson Marci Stritch said the club has held annual garden walks for about 21 years. — Ginger Brashinger, Daily Southtown, 21 June 2017 Garden program Learn about the Gable rhododendrons with garden expert Don Hyatt. — Washington Post, 10 May 2017 See All Example Sentences for garden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garden
  1. auditorium
  2. ordinary
  3. rural
  4. amphitheater
  5. typical
  6. agricultural
  7. normal
  8. country
Noun
  • Other than dividing some spaces into several smaller auditoriums, the original theater has largely been kept the same since 1927.
    — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Last year, numerous delegates left the auditorium while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of auditorium
Adjective
  • Now, with growing bipartisan opposition to the rapid buildout of data centers suggest that even ordinary residents of communities and voters have increased power to help pace the frontier from the bottom up.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Still, this trip could answer questions that eventually affect far more ordinary electric vehicles.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of ordinary
Adjective
  • Experts say these numbers are likely an underestimate, particularly in rural areas that have struggled to obtain resources and vaccines.
    — Lauren J. Young, Scientific American, 18 Sep. 2026
  • In recent decades, meanwhile, some rural communities have shifted away from farming or have emptied out, leaving behind untended lands where vegetation runs rampant.
    — Ingfei Chen, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of rural
Noun
  • The extensive gardens behind the house include terraces notched into the hillside with a lagoon-style pool and a private amphitheater.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Next up, the American Royal plans to build an 80,00-square-foot learning center with a 750-seat amphitheater, exhibits, cooking labs and more.
    — Sofi Zeman, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of amphitheater
Adjective
  • Figures such as Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul el Sayed have given Republicans an opportunity to cast Democrats as socially out of touch and misaligned with the typical voter’s values.
    — Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 21 Sep. 2026
  • These costs have grown 72% since 2015 and now account for 10 to 11% of a typical monthly bill.
    — Joe McGee, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of typical
Adjective
  • Easier discussions will be held around tariffs and agricultural products like soybeans, while AI, autos, technology and e-commerce will feature on the agenda, said the official, who asked for anonymity to discuss private conversations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The agricultural region is particularly famous for its colorful spring tulip fields, which transform acres of farmland into brilliant stripes of red, yellow, pink, and purple.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of agricultural
Adjective
  • Difficult or disruptive events can create opportunities to enact changes or policies that would be hard to implement during normal times.
    — Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
  • According to the investigation, the shooting began as a road-rage dispute between the garbage truck driver, who was performing his normal route, and occupants of a white box truck that was blocking the roadway, the release stated.
    — Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of normal
Adjective
  • But also multi-country emigration tales, as in Yaa Gyasi’s Homegoing.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Previous World Cups were concentrated within one nation, but this year supporters often crossed international borders, making the multi-country experience part of the tournament's appeal.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
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