horticulture

noun

Definition of horticulturenext
as in gardening
the science of growing fruits, vegetables, and flowers

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Recent Examples of horticulture Anthony Garza is the horticulture and grounds supervisor at the University of California Botanical Garden at Berkeley. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026 Laura Irish-Hanson, an extension horticulture educator at the University of Minnesota, says stopping the spread isn't easy. — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 31 July 2026 All the horticulture products Disney’s crews use meet state regulatory requirements and are subject to safety evaluations and oversight. — Wuft News, Miami Herald, 29 July 2026 Free tours, which depart from the Visitors Center, highlight the park's gorgeous Spanish-style architecture, its nearly two centuries of history, varied horticulture, and the many sculptures scattered throughout. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for horticulture
Recent Examples of Synonyms for horticulture
  1. gardening
  2. agriculture
  3. cultivation
  4. farming
  5. tillage
  6. agronomy
Noun
  • Most claims about cornstarch in gardening, such as repelling ants or boosting water retention, lack scientific evidence.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
  • While your ideal neighbor might have been someone who also enjoyed gardening and other quiet activities, that wasn’t a guarantee.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of gardening
Noun
  • Students have opportunities at the middle and high school levels to explore, prepare for and experience potential careers in the agriculture and natural resources industry sector.
    — Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • After a multiyear downturn in the agriculture cycle, analysts said Deere’s comments last week made investors feel more confident about orders going into fiscal 2027.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of agriculture
Noun
  • Bermuda grass rhizomes can occur 6 to 8 inches deep, so simply pulling the surface runners or shallow cultivation will not eliminate it.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 23 Aug. 2026
  • In a major reversal, Illinois regulators have proposed letting cannabis companies grow cannabis outdoors, a move that would significantly lower energy consumption and cultivation costs — though home growers would be out of luck.
    — Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultivation
Noun
  • Plantation owners and traditional farmers often start fires to clear land for farming at low cost, triggering hazardous haze that reduces visibility, disrupts land and air transportation and threatens public health.
    — Muhammad Hatta, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The entire farming industry already sits at or above that line.
    — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of farming
Noun
  • America’s wealthiest are snapping up huge swathes of farmland, and while some are using it for their elaborate hobbies, agriculture advocates worry the broader trend of the rich purchasing tillage is putting the livelihood of actual farmers at risk.
    — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Avoid unnecessary tillage, which can break fungal hyphae, and keep living roots in the ground when practical through perennial plantings or compatible cover crops such as annual ryegrass and crimson clover.
    — Dr. Avishesh Neupane, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of tillage
Noun
  • According to a press release, the private club division of Troon, called Troon Privé, will oversee club operations, course agronomy, the food and beverage program, membership sales and marketing.
    — Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • From the agronomy side, that progression was part of the design.
    — Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 4 May 2026
Definition of agronomy

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“Horticulture.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/horticulture. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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