terraced garden

noun

Meaning

A landscape design feature consisting of a series of flat, level areas built into a slope or hillside, supported by retaining walls to create usable planting space.

Examples

The architect designed a beautiful terraced garden to maximize the small, hilly backyard.
Maintaining a terraced garden requires careful attention to drainage and wall stability.

Synonyms: stepped garden, tiered garden, hanging garden

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terraced garden

noun

Pronunciation: ˈtɛrəst ˈɡɑːrdən

Definition

A landscape design feature consisting of a series of flat, level areas built into a slope or hillside, supported by retaining walls to create usable planting space.

Examples

The architect designed a beautiful terraced garden to maximize the small, hilly backyard.
Maintaining a terraced garden requires careful attention to drainage and wall stability.
They spent the afternoon weeding the various levels of their terraced garden.

Synonyms of terraced garden

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