Topiary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈtəʊpjəɹi/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Topiary is an adjective meaning Of, or relating to art of topiaries.
Meaning
Of, or relating to art of topiaries.
More Meanings
- Of a tree or shrub, trimmed in artistic shape.
- (uncountable) Art or practice of trimming shrubs or trees in artistic or ornamental shapes, e.g. of animals.
- (countable) A garden decorated with such art.
- (countable) One such shrub or tree.
Example Sentences
We have topiaries for sale.
As the topiary art has been allowed to practically die out, it is difficult to secure the services of skilled clippers.
The palace garden might have had a semblance of coolness had there been any trees, but the tallest things were fanciful topiary, tortured into the shapes of running horses or bears performing tumblers’ tricks or the like.
Word Forms
- topiaries
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include topiarian, topotactical, topotaxial, topographic, topometric, topologic.
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