Flowerbed: meaning, definitions and examples
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flowerbed
[ ˈflaʊərˌbɛd ]
gardening area
A flowerbed is a garden area, typically made of soil, designed specifically for flowering plants. These areas can be found in public parks, residential gardens, or commercial landscapes. Flowerbeds can vary in size and shape and are often meticulously arranged to create aesthetic beauty. The choice of flowers can influence the overall appearance of a flowerbed, leading to seasonal displays of color and fragrance.
Synonyms
bloom bed, floral patch, garden bed.
Examples of usage
- She planted tulips in the flowerbed.
- The city installed new flowerbeds along the sidewalk.
- He tends to the flowerbed every weekend.
Translations
Translations of the word "flowerbed" in other languages:
🇵🇹 canteiro de flores
🇮🇳 फूलों का बाग़
🇩🇪 Blumenbeet
🇮🇩 tempat tidur bunga
🇺🇦 квітник
🇵🇱 rabata kwiatowa
🇯🇵 花壇
🇫🇷 parterre de fleurs
🇪🇸 parterre de flores
🇹🇷 çiçeklik
🇰🇷 꽃밭
🇸🇦 حديقة زهور
🇨🇿 květinový záhon
🇸🇰 kvetinový záhon
🇨🇳 花坛
🇸🇮 cvetlični gredice
🇮🇸 blómabeð
🇰🇿 гүлзар
🇬🇪 ყვავილების საწოლი
🇦🇿 gül yatağı
🇲🇽 parterre de flores
Etymology
The term 'flowerbed' combines the words 'flower' and 'bed'. In this context, 'flower' comes from the Old French word 'flor', derived from the Latin 'florem', which means a blossom or bloom. The word 'bed' originates from the Old English 'baed', referring to a place for plants to grow. Historically, flowerbeds have been used in cultivation practices since ancient times, where flowers were grown not just for beauty but also for medicinal and culinary purposes. As gardening became more popular during the Renaissance period, the designs and layouts of flowerbeds became more elaborate, reflecting the aesthetic ideals of the time. Today, flowerbeds are a central feature in landscaping and public horticulture, showcasing the diversity of flowering plants and the creativity of gardeners.