Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
topiaries
noun
/ˈtoʊpiˌɛriːz/
Definition
Topiaries are ornamental plants that have been trimmed and shaped into specific forms or designs.
Examples
- The garden featured stunning topiaries shaped like elephants and unicorns.
- She took a workshop on how to create intricate topiaries for her home garden.
- The park’s topiaries were the highlight of the summer festival.
Meaning
The art of topiary involves pruning and training live plants, especially shrubs and trees, to create attractive, sculpted shapes, often resembling animals or geometric figures.
Synonyms
- shaped plants
- pruned shrubs
- sculpted greenery
