arboretum

noun

ar·​bo·​re·​tum ˌär-bə-ˈrē-təm How to pronounce arboretum (audio)
plural arboretums or arboreta ˌär-bə-ˈrē-tə How to pronounce arboretum (audio)
: a place where trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plants are cultivated for scientific and educational purposes

Examples of arboretum in a Sentence

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In this version of the world, humans live among the clouds in colonies that resemble arboretums. Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 16 May 2025 Admission to the show is included with a general admission ticket to the arboretum, located at 301 North Baldwin Avenue in Arcadia. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 10 May 2025 The 284-acre state botanic garden and arboretum was founded by Lady Bird Johnson and actor Helen Hayes in 1982 and is home to over 10,000 species from all across Texas—the most diverse collection of such in North America. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025 The school's arboretum and botanical garden features a bronze statue of Henson posing with Kermit. Leo Rocha may 22, CBS News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for arboretum

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, plantation of trees, from arbor

First Known Use

1796, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of arboretum was in 1796

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“Arboretum.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arboretum. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.

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arboretum

noun
ar·​bo·​re·​tum ˌär-bə-ˈrēt-əm How to pronounce arboretum (audio)
plural arboretums or arboreta -ˈrēt-ə How to pronounce arboretum (audio)
: a place where trees and plants are grown for scientific and educational purposes

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