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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That translates to more than 148 parks, gardens, and recreation areas, according to the study, with plenty of lakes, trails, and botanical gardens to explore. Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 13 Mar. 2026 The United Kingdom has centuries of natural history tradition and is home to some of the world’s most famous botanical gardens and research institutions. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026 The nature refuge and botanical garden is a nonprofit that offers school, youth, and adult nature classes. Mikayla Price, CBS News, 3 Mar. 2026 The surrounding park contains botanical gardens and a picnic area. Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 20 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for botanical garden

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First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Mar. 2026.

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