horticulture

[US]/ˈhɔːtɪkʌltʃə(r)/
[UK]/ˈhɔːrtɪkʌltʃər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the science or art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants;a person who is an expert in the science or art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants
adj.relating to the science or art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers, or ornamental plants

Example Sentences

Bailey's Cyclopedia of Horticulture.

It is forbidden to occupy basic farmland to develop horticulture or dig ponds to breed fish.

She studied horticulture at university.

The horticulture club planted a variety of flowers in the garden.

His passion for horticulture led him to start his own nursery.

The horticulture industry plays a vital role in supplying fresh produce.

She enjoys spending her weekends working in horticulture.

The horticulture department is responsible for maintaining the campus gardens.

The horticulture show featured beautiful displays of plants and flowers.

His expertise in horticulture earned him a prestigious award.

She plans to pursue a career in horticulture after graduation.

The horticulture program offers a wide range of courses in plant science.

Real-world Examples

Horticulture is the study or activity of growing garden plants – in other words, gardening.

Source: 6 Minute English

Horticulture is the study or activity of growing garden plants - in other words, gardening.

Source: 6 Minute English

Peat was once made from moss and horticulture needs huge amounts of it.

Source: Environment and Science

This is the second time for China to hold such a high-level horticulture expo.

Source: CRI Online January 2019 Collection

Yes, it can involve doing many things, such as outdoor yoga or horticulture – another name for gardening.

Source: 6 Minute English

Jittu Horticulture PLC is Ethiopia's biggest exporter of horticulture products.

Source: VOA Special January 2014 Collection

Then to distract him, Homais thought fit to talk a little horticulture: plants wanted humidity. Charles bowed his head in sign of approbation.

Source: Madame Bovary (Part Two)

Mr. Kenyatta also promised money to help the horticulture industry. The government plans to hire 10000 additional teachers to support digital learning.

Source: BBC Listening May 2020 Collection

Recently, he had been interested in horticulture and built a hotbed and a hothouse for his flowers.

Source: Pan Pan

Even in those early days this district was a center of horticulture, thanks to its fertile soil and sub-tropical climate.

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