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Definition of gardennext
as in auditorium
a large room or building for enclosed public gatherings we used to go to Boston's historic garden to hear concerts and see basketball games

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adjective

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Recent Examples of garden
Noun
As cold weather fades away, more consumers will start to focus on gardens, yards and natural surroundings. Brian Steinberg, Variety, 29 Jan. 2026 Tourists can visit the house and gardens, and even stay in cottages located on the estate. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
Garden club member and garden walk chairperson Marci Stritch said the club has held annual garden walks for about 21 years. Ginger Brashinger, Daily Southtown, 21 June 2017 Garden program Learn about the Gable rhododendrons with garden expert Don Hyatt. Washington Post, 10 May 2017 See All Example Sentences for garden
Recent Examples of Synonyms for garden
Noun
  • The additions to the high school would include an auditorium, a fieldhouse and a new academic wing, per the district.
    Molly Morrow, Chicago Tribune, 31 Jan. 2026
  • Those plans include two indoor arenas that would seat 3,500 and 5,000 people, a 3,500-seat outdoor arena, a 79,400 square-foot education center and a 30,000 square-foot event space with classrooms and an auditorium.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Biting cold temperatures will turn the ordinary bustle of life outdoors on a North Texas weekday largely inside on Monday as wind chills drop to as low as 10 below zero.
    Star-Telegram staff, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Jan. 2026
  • The government had enacted reforms that triggered a sudden spike in the prices of basic commodities and placed immense pressure on ordinary households.
    Davood Moradian, The Atlantic, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Kogo said the rural intersection of Broward and Palm Beach counties is vulnerable because there are large snakes there, and still a good number of large prey, such as raccoons, bobcats and deer.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 7 Jan. 2026
  • The rural highway was closed in both directions while the crash was investigated and the wreckage cleared.
    Kristina Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The film concludes with Rushdie and Griffiths returning to the amphitheater in Chautauqua where he was stabbed.
    Brent Lang, Variety, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Curving around the glistening, glacial Sarmiento Lake, an amphitheater of rooms gazes up at the Paine massif, with scenes constantly shifting depending on the time of day.
    Sarah Marshall, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • In other words, the typical beneficiary of tighter air quality standards is an elderly retiree, not a child or a working-age adult.
    James Broughel, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Zillow calculates the value of a typical home using the average middle third of home values (eliminating statistical anomalies at the high and low end).
    Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • The province has a unique political and cultural identity, driven by its strong energy and agricultural sectors, commitment to economic individualism, and low taxes.
    Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
  • The investigation into agricultural giant Archer Daniels Midland’s (ADM) accounting issues tied to its nutrition segment has made headlines over the past few years.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • To achieve the look, start by painting normal hearts.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026
  • This winter began unusually warm in Austin, but over the past week, Mother Nature has reminded us of her power, and how arctic cold fronts are normal for this time of year in the Lone Star State.
    Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 31 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Signs of a shift were apparent when Iam Tongi, a young reggae talent from Hawaii, and proud Mormon, became Idol’s first non-country winner in three years.
    Zach Schonfeld, Rolling Stone, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Save 70% off multi-country tours through Exoticca Travelers looking for deep discounts will find some of the steepest savings at Exoticca, where Travel Tuesday deals offer up to 70% off top global experiences, from cultural deep-dives to scenic, multi-country getaways—all available to book now.
    Paris Wilson, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Dec. 2025

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“Garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/garden. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.

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