as in auditoriums
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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Recent Examples of gardens
Eco effort An eco-tour showcasing the hotel's lush gardens (watered with gray water) and native plants is available to guests.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Additional highlights include a children’s play area, a small vineyard, vegetable and melon gardens, and a four-car garage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Garden diplomacy At their last meeting on Friday the two leaders toured the gardens at Zhongnanhai, with Trump admiring the roses.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 15 May 2026
After a private discussion, which lasted about 10 minutes, the two leaders walked through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a walled government compound where top officials from the ruling Communist Party live and work.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
One of my favorite things was to go to the Andalusian gardens in the Casbah.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
The healthiest gut gardens tend to be the most diverse ones.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
In addition to its storied history, the home boasts a number of impressive amenities throughout the property, including spacious gardens with multiple areas for dining and entertaining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That moment was a long way away, and when the time came to put her in the ground, her rose gardens were all gone—sold with the house, abandoned by the new owners, forgotten even by her.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 May 2026
Additional highlights include a children’s play area, a small vineyard, vegetable and melon gardens, and a four-car garage.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 15 May 2026
Garden diplomacy At their last meeting on Friday the two leaders toured the gardens at Zhongnanhai, with Trump admiring the roses.
—Jennifer Pak, NPR, 15 May 2026
After a private discussion, which lasted about 10 minutes, the two leaders walked through the gardens of Zhongnanhai, a walled government compound where top officials from the ruling Communist Party live and work.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026
One of my favorite things was to go to the Andalusian gardens in the Casbah.
—AFAR Media, 15 May 2026
The healthiest gut gardens tend to be the most diverse ones.
—Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
In addition to its storied history, the home boasts a number of impressive amenities throughout the property, including spacious gardens with multiple areas for dining and entertaining.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
That moment was a long way away, and when the time came to put her in the ground, her rose gardens were all gone—sold with the house, abandoned by the new owners, forgotten even by her.
—Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gardens
Noun
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The permit would cover the Cinerama Dome, 14 adjacent auditoriums and a restaurant café with two outdoor spaces.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Steer clear of windows and avoid seeking refuge in large open areas such as cafeterias, gymnasiums, or auditoriums.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Free music is everywhere this summer, from museums and amphitheaters to Denver International Airport.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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With a new album and an upcoming summer tour of mostly suburban amphitheaters, Duff, 38, is about to have a monster summer.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Gardens.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gardens. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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