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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The calm Gulf waves are perfect for families, and beyond the beach, Naples offers attractions like a zoo, botanical gardens, and the interactive Golisano Children’s Museum. Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 9 June 2026 Among the Bay Area’s many fascinating day trips, a botanical garden is a special experience, given our Mediterranean climate. Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 8 June 2026 The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens This first-of-its-kind botanical garden features rooftop gardens, solar power, and the world’s first energy net-positive restaurant. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 6 June 2026 The walks up to Villa Jovis, Belvedere di Tragara, and the Giardini di Augusto terraced botanical gardens all start here. Elizabeth Heath, Travel + Leisure, 2 June 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 12 Jun. 2026.

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