water garden

noun

1
: a garden in which aquatic plants predominate
2
: a garden built about a stream or pool as a central feature

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The Apollo statue in a water garden at the back of the park is armed with a bow and arrow. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 13 May 2025 There are many different types of gardens…water gardens, butterfly gardens, herb gardens, rose gardens, Zen gardens, beer gardens, and moon gardens. Clarence Schmidt, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025 Where to stay Book a stay at Tylney Hall, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World property in the village of Hook for Old World charm, water gardens, and quick access to all of Hampshire’s Austen attractions. Cat Sposato, AFAR Media, 17 Jan. 2025 Learn to create and maintain a water garden with native plants. Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for water garden

Word History

First Known Use

1626, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of water garden was in 1626

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“Water garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/water%20garden. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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