water garden

noun

1
: a garden in which aquatic plants predominate
2
: a garden built about a stream or pool as a central feature

Examples of water garden in a Sentence

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Feed lilies and other aquatic plants in home water gardens. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 May 2026 Since August 2024, the city’s 318,000 residents have been unable to water their lawns and have been restricted in their ability to water gardens or wash their boats and cars. Michelle Hummel, Fortune, 25 May 2026 Since August 2024, the city’s 318,000 residents have been unable to water their lawns and have been restricted in their ability to water gardens or wash their boats and cars. Michelle Hummel, The Conversation, 22 May 2026 The two-bedroom compound will include a tea room, a reception hall, a water garden, and a spa and sauna. Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for water garden

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of water garden was in 1626

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“Water garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20garden. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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