kitchen garden

noun

: a garden in which plants (such as vegetables or herbs) for use in the kitchen are cultivated

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However, when hunting for the best thyme varieties to grow in your kitchen garden, you might be puzzled by their diverse names. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026 The patio earns its keep as both a relaxing retreat and a working kitchen garden. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 28 Apr. 2026 The installation will support the existing colonies in pollinating the nearby White House kitchen garden, flower cutting garden, and vegetation on the National Mall. Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026 Organic kitchen gardens supply most of the dining room’s needs—only cheese, chocolate and wine have to be flown in from Delhi and a no-plastic policy is strictly adhered to. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for kitchen garden

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of kitchen garden was in the 14th century

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“Kitchen garden.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/kitchen%20garden. Accessed 2 May. 2026.

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kitchen garden

noun
: a piece of land where vegetables are grown for household use
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