permaculture

noun

per·​ma·​cul·​ture ˈpər-mə-ˌkəl-chər 

: an agricultural system or method that seeks to integrate human activity with natural surroundings so as to create highly efficient self-sustaining ecosystems

Examples of permaculture in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Diane is highly attractive to her clients, both as an advocate of the natural, self-sustaining and trendy gardening practice known as permaculture and as an object of physical desire. —Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 17 June 2025

The reason can be found in the concept of ‘permaculture,’ which advocates leaving natural grass and cover crops in place so more microbes and worms can flourish, providing natural nutrients. —Forbes.com, 21 May 2025

Bring lots of bug spray and do not miss a tour of the permaculture farm (which provides a good portion of the produce for three daily meals, all included in the price of the stay). —Billie Cohen, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025

Another is the development of a permaculture farm by the Indonesian resort Nikoi Private Island, which was inspired by the work of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve (a past Global Vision Award winner). —Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 18 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

perma(nent) entry 1 + (agri)culture

First Known Use

1978, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for permaculture

• agriculture
• apiculture
• aquaculture
• counterculture
• floriculture
• horticulture
• mariculture
• monoculture
• sericulture
• silviculture
• viticulture
• arboriculture