horticulture
noun/ˈhɔrtɪˌkʌltʃər/
Frequency rank: #10,848 most common English word
Meaning
the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.
Example sentence
She studied horticulture at university and later opened her own plant nursery.
Synonyms & related words
- gardening
- cultivation
- floriculture
Practice this word in the quiz
More words in ranks 10,801–10,900
- gistthe main point or general meaning of something.
- grievousVery severe or serious; causing great suffering or sorrow.
- handkerchiefa small square piece of cloth used for wiping the face or nose.
- hookupa casual sexual encounter or meeting between two people.
- hopelesslyin a way that offers no hope; completely and utterly.
- howla long, loud cry made by a dog, wolf, or person expressing pain, sadness, or strong emotion.
- hydrationThe process of supplying or absorbing adequate water or fluids.
- impunityexemption from punishment or freedom from the injurious consequences of an action.
- infertilitythe condition of being unable to produce children or offspring
- informationalproviding or relating to information; intended to inform.