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Gardening: meaning, definitions and examples

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gardening

 

[ ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Hobbies
Context #1 | Noun

hobby

The activity of tending and cultivating a garden, especially as a pastime.

Synonyms

farming, horticulture, planting

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys gardening in her free time.
  • Gardening is a relaxing and rewarding hobby.
Context #2 | Noun

profession

The practice of growing and nurturing plants as part of horticulture.

Synonyms

cultivation, farming, landscaping

Examples of usage

  • She studied gardening to become a professional horticulturist.
  • Gardening involves knowledge of soil, plants, and climate.
Context #3 | Verb

activity

To work in or take care of a garden.

Synonyms

cultivate, plant, tend

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys gardening in her backyard.
  • He spends his weekends gardening and planting flowers.

Translations

Translations of the word "gardening" in other languages:

🇵🇹 jardinagem

🇮🇳 बागवानी

🇩🇪 Gartenarbeit

🇮🇩 berkebun

🇺🇦 садівництво

🇵🇱 ogrodnictwo

🇯🇵 園芸 (engei)

🇫🇷 jardinage

🇪🇸 jardinería

🇹🇷 bahçecilik

🇰🇷 원예 (wonye)

🇸🇦 البستنة

🇨🇿 zahradničení

🇸🇰 záhradníctvo

🇨🇳 园艺 (yuányì)

🇸🇮 vrtnarjenje

🇮🇸 garðyrkja

🇰🇿 бағбандық

🇬🇪 მებაღეობა

🇦🇿 bağçılıq

🇲🇽 jardinería

Word origin

The term 'gardening' has its origins in the Middle English word 'gardin', which derived from the Old North French 'gardin', meaning 'enclosed space'. Gardening has been a popular activity for centuries, with evidence of gardens dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians and Egyptians. Over time, gardening has evolved from a practical necessity for growing food to a beloved hobby and profession enjoyed by people worldwide.

See also: gardener.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,078, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.