botanical garden

noun

variants or less commonly botanic garden
Synonyms of botanical gardennext
: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants

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Onboard, there are 29 drinking and dining options, and my favorite is Eden, inspired by botanical gardens and offering incredible aft views. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026 Many of the excursions centered around beach visits, botanical gardens, and water sport activities. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026 Dow Gardens—a 110-acre botanical garden with walking paths and guided nature explorations—is here. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026 Open to the public since 2013, the botanical garden occupies the former home of Lammot du Pont Copeland. — Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for botanical garden

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of botanical garden was in 1673

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“Botanical garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botanical%20garden. Accessed 30 Sep. 2026.

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