Gardening: meaning, definitions and examples
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gardening
[ ˈɡɑːrdnɪŋ ]
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.
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.
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
Etymology
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.
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- 11075 educating
- 11076 chilled
- 11077 unreliable
- 11078 gardening
- 11079 concurrently
- 11080 packaged
- 11081 incredibly
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