planting

noun

plant·​ing ˈplan-tiŋ 

: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes

also : the plants grown in such an area

Examples of planting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the afternoon, community and family members were welcomed to participate in several activities inspired by what the victims loved to do in life, like creating artwork, playing basketball and planting flowers. —Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 Feb. 2025

Launched to coincide with Tu Bishvat — a holiday celebrating the renewal of nature, the planting of trees and the Jewish connection to the environment — the group has announced two sets of grants. —Asaf Elia-Shalev, Sun Sentinel, 13 Feb. 2025

Allow vines to climb to unexpected areas and create dense plantings that make a yard look established. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025

The critters dig up the bulbs that my wife spends hours planting. —Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above