Planting: meaning, definitions and examples

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planting

 

[ ˈplɑːntɪŋ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

gardening

The act of placing seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.

Synonyms

cultivating, seeding, sowing

Examples of usage

  • She enjoys planting flowers in her garden.
  • Planting vegetables is a common activity in the summer.
Context #2 | Noun

agriculture

The process of establishing forests or crops by introducing new plants.

Synonyms

crop establishment, tree planting

Examples of usage

  • The planting of new trees is essential for the environment.
  • Crop planting is a key aspect of sustainable agriculture.
Context #3 | Verb

gardening

To put seeds or young plants in the ground to grow.

Synonyms

seed, set, sow

Examples of usage

  • She is planting tomatoes in her backyard.
  • We need to start planting the flowers before it gets too late.

Translations

Translations of the word "planting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plantação

🇮🇳 रोपण (Ropan)

🇩🇪 Pflanzung

🇮🇩 penanaman

🇺🇦 посадка

🇵🇱 sadzenie

🇯🇵 植えること (Ueru koto)

🇫🇷 plantation

🇪🇸 plantación

🇹🇷 dikim

🇰🇷 심기 (Simgi)

🇸🇦 زراعة (Zirāʿa)

🇨🇿 sázení

🇸🇰 sadenie

🇨🇳 种植 (Zhòngzhí)

🇸🇮 sajenje

🇮🇸 gróðursetning

🇰🇿 отырғызу

🇬🇪 დარგვა (Dargva)

🇦🇿 əkmə

🇲🇽 plantación

Word origin

The word 'planting' originated from the Middle English word 'planten', which came from the Old English word 'plantian', meaning 'to plant, fix in a place'. The concept of planting has been essential to human survival and agriculture for centuries, with civilizations relying on planting for food, shelter, and environmental sustainability.

See also: implant, plant, plantain, plantation, planted, plants, replant, replanting, transplant, unplanted.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,369, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.