arboretum

noun

ar·​bo·​re·​tum ˌär-bə-ˈrē-təm 

plural arboretums or arboreta ˌär-bə-ˈrē-tə 

: a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes

Examples of arboretum in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carrie Tauscher, the arboretum’s director, stands amidst it all, peering up into the canopy to look for damage. —Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 7 July 2025

Following the ceremony, the newlyweds and their some 180 guests celebrated at a reception at Rosine Hall, the arboretum’s 5,000-square-foot event space, according to People. —Martha Ross, Mercury News, 2 July 2025

Following the ceremony, which included communion and a family prayer, the newlyweds and their guests celebrated at a reception at Rosine Hall, the arboretum's 5,000-square-foot event space. —Erin Clack, People.com, 30 June 2025

Passes to the arboretum cost $7 for visitors ages 18 and up, $3 for kids aged 6-17 and free for guests under the age of 5. —Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 20 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, plantation of trees, from arbor

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for arboretum

• equisetum
• pennisetum
• decretum

Kids Definition

arboretum

noun

ar·​bo·​re·​tum ˌär-bə-ˈrēt-əm 

plural arboretums or arboreta -ˈrēt-ə 

: a place where trees and plants are grown for scientific and educational purposes