listeninggarden
nounUK /ˈlɪsənɪŋ ˈɡɑːdən/
US /ˈlɪsənɪŋ ˈɡɑːrdən/
A listening garden is a quiet place where you sit and listen to the sounds of nature.
We sat in the listening garden and heard birds, bees, and leaves rustling in the wind.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A garden designed with plants and features that attract birds and insects so their sounds can be enjoyed.
The school built a listening garden with berry bushes and a small pond to bring in more birds.
3. A guided activity where children close their eyes in a garden and name every sound they hear.
Our teacher led a listening garden exercise, and we counted seven different sounds.
4. A quiet outdoor area used for meditation, storytelling, or music practice.
Every Friday the choir practices in the listening garden behind the library.