garden

verb

gardened; gardening ˈgär-də-niŋ How to pronounce garden (audio)
ˈgärd-niŋ
Synonyms of gardennext

intransitive verb

: to lay out or work in a garden

transitive verb

1
: to make into a garden
2
: to ornament with gardens

Examples of garden in a Sentence

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Outside of gardening waste, any trash that can pile up over the months, from empty boxes and old paint, should also be tossed. Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 3 June 2026 Earlier this spring, Meghan spent time gardening in a pair of practical clogs that look remarkably similar to this $26 Amazon style. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 1 June 2026 Kneeling to garden, sliding into first base, and simply relaxing on your lawn are likely to leave your clothing grass-stained. Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026 Wash Your Hands Keep bacteria and germs from the kitchen or garden off your berries. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for garden

Word History

Etymology

derivative of garden entry 1

First Known Use

circa 1558, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of garden was circa 1558

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“Garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/garden. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

garden

1 of 3 noun
gar·​den ˈgärd-ᵊn How to pronounce garden (audio)
1
: a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are grown
2
a
: a public recreation area or park usually ornamented with plants and trees
a botanical garden
b
: an open-air eating or drinking place

garden

2 of 3 verb
gardened; gardening ˈgärd-niŋ How to pronounce garden (audio)
-ᵊn-iŋ
1
: to lay out or work in a garden
2
: to make into a garden

garden

3 of 3 adjective
1
: of, relating to, used in, or frequenting gardens
2
: of a kind grown under cultivation especially in the open
garden plants

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