garden
/ˈɡɑːrdən/an area of land where plants, flowers, or vegetables are grown
The community garden provides fresh produce to local residents.
The garden supplies fresh vegetables to people in the neighborhood.
Can also refer to a decorative outdoor space with plants and landscaping.
a place where something is cultivated or nurtured
The school is a garden for young minds.
The school helps children grow intellectually.
Used metaphorically to describe a place of growth or development.
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Garden vs. Yard
In American English, 'yard' often refers to the entire outdoor space, while 'garden' is a specific planted area. In British English, 'garden' can refer to the entire outdoor space.
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Plural Form
The plural form is 'gardens', used when referring to multiple gardens or the concept of gardening in general.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English *gardin*, from Old French *jardin*, from Frankish *gardīn*, from Proto-Germanic *gardaz (meaning 'enclosure'). Related to 'yard' and 'gird'.
📝Usage Notes
In British English, 'garden' often refers to the entire outdoor space around a house, while in American English, it may refer specifically to a planted area.