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water garden

noun

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

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At Twinpalms Surin Beach Phuket, a resort known for its water gardens and signature scent, the housekeeping team appreciates the simple gesture of hanging up damp items. Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 25 Nov. 2025 The conservancy's chief development and communications officer, Cassie Brenske, said ice skating is a future possibility at the water garden, but it can’t be guaranteed yet. Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Aquatic biologist Trevor Henderson of The Pond Guy explains how to best prepare your water garden or pond for the winter elements. Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Sep. 2025 On top of that, the staff is highly experienced and ready to share their knowledge whether its about the shop’s water garden or its massive seed wall. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 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 5 Dec. 2025.

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