garden

Definition

  • noun: an area of ground where plants (such as flowers or vegetables) are grown
  • noun: a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated
  • verb: to work in a garden
  • verb: to lay out or work in a garden
  • often plural
  • synonyms: potagerie, herbary, nursery

Examples

  • a 'garden party' [=a party that takes place in a garden or in a large yard with gardens]

  • They went to the hockey game at Madison Square 'Garden'.

  • He doesn't have the flu—just a 'garden-variety' cold.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - FATHER: And what was that? - Same as the day before. - Except you went exploring. - I like exploring. - FATHER: Where did you go? I wanted to look in the back garden, but Mum wouldn't let me. The back garden? Well, God forbid. I expect you'll be missing those friends of yours. (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas
  • (..) like in one of your books. But this is the best house ever. Well, you never know. The house we're going to might be even better. - Dad says it's got a garden. - Mmm-hmm. Look, the thing is, Bruno, the thing about being a soldier, is that life is not so much about choice, it's more about duty, (..)
    2008 The Boy in the Striped Pajamas