botanical garden

noun

variants or less commonly botanic garden

bə-ˈta-nik-

Synonyms of botanical garden next

: a garden often with greenhouses for the culture, study, and exhibition of special plants

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The case for St Pete: The Sunshine City has its historic (and pink) hotels, botanical gardens and beaches galore. —

Yacob Reyes, Axios, 20 Dec. 2024 The botanical garden argued the Swan Ball was inextricably linked to Cheekwood and asserted the Swan Ball Committee and other people who put on the Swan Ball had been Cheekwood volunteers. —

Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024 The city also has an aquarium, botanical garden, and nature conservatory plus plenty of dining and shopping. —

Sari Hitchins, Parents, 10 Dec. 2024 The most popular events were living collections (zoos, aquariums, and botanical gardens) followed by museums and concerts. —

Timothy J. McClimon, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for botanical garden

Word History

First Known Use

1673, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of botanical garden was in 1673

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“Botanical garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botanical%20garden. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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