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Arboretum

Verb / ˌɑ:rbɜ:ˈi:tʌm / Another word for arboretum — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

An arboretum is a place where many different types of trees and shrubs are grown for people to see and study.

Synonyms & similar words

botanicalgarden hortus

Example sentences

  1. The arboretum is a great place to learn about trees from all around the world.
  2. We saw many different types of trees at the arboretum, including some that we had never seen before.
  3. The arboretum was very peaceful and quiet, with many benches for people to sit and enjoy the trees.
  4. My family and I like to go to the arboretum and have a picnic in the shade of the trees.
  5. The arboretum is a popular destination for school field trips.

Quotes

  • 'The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.' - Chinese proverb
  • 'Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.' - Kahlil Gibran
  • 'The creation of a thousand forests is in one acorn.' - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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