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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Both spaces have huge windows that look out onto a lush water garden. Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2025 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 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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