botany

noun

bot·​a·​ny ˈbä-tə-nē How to pronounce botany (audio)
ˈbät-nē
plural botanies
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life
b
: the properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group
3
: a botanical treatise or study
especially : a particular system of botany
botanist
ˈbä-tə-nist How to pronounce botany (audio)
ˈbät-nist
noun

Examples of botany in a Sentence

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While the experience is perfect for garden and botany enthusiasts, Oldham County Tourism Executive Director Kim Hydes said the trail has something for everyone thanks to the unique programming offered by the various sites, like educational workshops, museums, walking paths and festivals. Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 14 Nov. 2024 This year, winning categories included botany, anatomy, probability, and demography, among more traditional ones. Byhannah Richter, science.org, 13 Sep. 2024 Lights throughout can be adjusted for maximum relaxation, and treatments inspired by local botany populate the spa menu. Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 3 Aug. 2024 What do the drawings reveal about the illustrator’s understanding of botany, astronomy, and biology? Ariel Sabar, The Atlantic, 8 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for botany 

Word History

Etymology

botanic botanical + -y entry 2

First Known Use

1647, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of botany was in 1647

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Cite this Entry

“Botany.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/botany. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

botany

noun
bot·​a·​ny ˈbät-ᵊn-e How to pronounce botany (audio)
ˈbät-ne
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life (as of a given region)
b
: the biology of a plant or plant group

Medical Definition

botany

noun
bot·​a·​ny ˈbät-ᵊn-ē, ˈbät-nē How to pronounce botany (audio)
plural botanies
1
: a branch of biology dealing with plant life
2
a
: plant life
b
: the properties and life phenomena exhibited by a plant, plant type, or plant group
3
: a botanical treatise or study
especially : a particular system of botany

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