garden
A garden is a piece of land, usually next to a house, where people grow flowers, vegetables, and other plants. It is a space used for relaxation, decoration, or growing food.
Examples
3 of 5My children love to play with their toys in the garden.
My children love to play with their toys in the garden.
The botanical garden contains a vast collection of rare tropical species.
The botanical garden contains a vast collection of rare tropical species.
Let's grab some chairs and sit in the garden for a bit.
Let's grab some chairs and sit in the garden for a bit.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Imagine a **Guard** at the gate of a **Den** full of flowers. Gar-den.
Quick Quiz
My father is outside planting tomatoes in the ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: garden
Examples
My children love to play with their toys in the garden.
everydayMy children love to play with their toys in the garden.
The botanical garden contains a vast collection of rare tropical species.
formalThe botanical garden contains a vast collection of rare tropical species.
Let's grab some chairs and sit in the garden for a bit.
informalLet's grab some chairs and sit in the garden for a bit.
Urban planning must include a community garden to promote biodiversity and mental health.
academicUrban planning must include a community garden to promote biodiversity and mental health.
The restaurant offers a private garden area for corporate networking events.
businessThe restaurant offers a private garden area for corporate networking events.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
lead someone down the garden path
to deceive or mislead someone
everything in the garden is rosy
everything is going very well
garden-variety
ordinary or commonplace
Often Confused With
Usage Notes
In British English, 'garden' refers to any outdoor space attached to a house, even if it is just grass. In American English, 'garden' usually refers specifically to a plot for growing plants, while the grass is the 'yard'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'garden' to describe any green area, including forests or large public parks, which is incorrect.
Memory Tip
Imagine a **Guard** at the gate of a **Den** full of flowers. Gar-den.
Word Origin
Derived from the Old French 'jardin' and the Germanic word 'gard,' meaning an enclosure or yard.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In many cultures, especially in the UK, having a well-kept garden is a source of personal pride and a key part of family social life.
Quick Quiz
My father is outside planting tomatoes in the ______.
Correct!
The correct answer is: garden
Related Grammar Rules
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dad
A1An informal and affectionate name for a father, used primarily by children or within a family context. It refers to a male parent who provides care and support for his offspring.
mother
A1A female parent who has given birth to or raised a child. It is also used more broadly to describe a woman who provides care, protection, and support to another person.
son
A1A male child or man in relation to his parents. It is a fundamental kinship term used to describe a direct male descendant in a family.
child
A1A young human being below the age of puberty or the legal age of majority. It can also refer to a son or daughter of any age in relation to their parents.
sister
A1A sister is a girl or woman who shares the same parents as another person. It can also refer to a woman who shares one parent or someone who is very close like a family member.
twin
A1A twin is one of two children born at the same time to the same mother. It can also refer to one of two things that are exactly the same or very similar.
baby
A1A baby is a very young human being, typically from birth until they start to walk. It is a general term for an infant who requires complete care and attention from adults.
toddler
A1A young child who is just beginning to walk, typically between the ages of one and three. This term describes the developmental stage between infancy and the start of preschool.
adult
A1A person who is fully grown and developed, typically someone who is 18 years of age or older. It is used to distinguish a mature individual from a child or a teenager.
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