botanical garden

noun

variants or less commonly botanic garden

bə-ˈta-nik- 

: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants

Examples of botanical garden in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Plant explorer and botanist David Fairchild, namesake of Miami’s premier botanical garden, believed the tree was too cold-sensitive to survive South Florida’s winters. — Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 July 2026

Culture Is An Ecosystem, Not A Machine Kirstenbosch was formally established as a national botanical garden in 1913 on Table Mountain’s eastern slopes. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Visit a Botanical Garden Many botanical gardens offer discounted admission days and free community events. — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 20 July 2026

What to do nearby Cernobbio is a charming town nestled between Mount Bisbino and Lake Como, with beautiful lakefront views, hiking trails, and a botanical garden. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for botanical garden

• cardan
• pardon