parterre

/pɑrˈtɛr/ or /pærˈtɛr/

Definitions

1. noun

A section of a garden, typically in front of a building, designed with formal or informal landscaping, often featuring flowers, grass, and other decorative elements.

“The parterre in front of the palace was a masterpiece of French horticulture.”

Synonyms

  • courtyard
  • garden

Antonyms

  • jungle
  • wilderness