[gar.den] n [ME gardin, fr. ONF, of Gmc origin; akin to OHG gart enclosure--more at yard] (13c) 1 a: a plot of ground where herbs, fruits, flowers, or vegetables are cultivated b: a rich well-cultivated region c: a container (as a window box) planted with usu. a variety of small plants
2. a: a public recreation area or park usu. ornamented with plants and trees "a botanical ~" b: an open-air eating or drinking place c: a large hall for public entertainment -- gar.den.ful n
[2]garden vb gar.dened ; gar.den.ing vi (1577): to lay out or work in a garden ~ vt 1: to make into a garden
2: to ornament with gardens -- gar.den.er n [3]garden adj (1622) 1: of, relating to, used in, or frequenting a garden
2. a: of a kind grown in the open as distinguished from one more delicate "~ plant" b: commonly found: garden-variety