garth
word
/ˈɡɑɹθ/
/ɡˈɑːθ/
Definition
A garth is an enclosed garden or courtyard, especially one surrounded by walls or cloisters in a church or monastery.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used in historical or architectural contexts, especially about monasteries and churches. Not common in modern conversation. Sometimes appears in poetic or old-fashioned English.
Spanish: jardín cerrado (claustro)Portuguese (BR): pátio fechado (mosteiro) - jardim internoPortuguese (PT): pátio fechado (mosteiro) - jardim interiorChinese (Simplified): （教堂或修道院的）內院花園Chinese (Traditional): （教堂或修道院的）內院花園Hindi: आंतरिक उद्यान (मठ/मठ का आँगन)Arabic: حديقة داخلية (دير أو كنيسة)Bengali: আবদ্ধ উদ্যান - সন্ন্যাসাশ্রমের আঙিনাRussian: клуатр - внутренний дворJapanese: 中庭（修道院などの囲まれた庭）Vietnamese: sân vườn kín - sân tu việnKorean: 회랑뜰 - 정원 (수도원이나 성당의 중정)Turkish: iç avlu - manastır avlusuUrdu: احاطہ شدہ صحن - خانقاہ کا باغIndonesian: halaman tertutup - taman biara
Example Sentences
The monks walked quietly around the garth.
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Flowers grew in the old stone garth.
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The children played in the sunny garth.
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You can see the old church garth from the library window.
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After lunch, the sisters would relax in the quiet garth.
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There’s a sense of peace when you sit in the shaded garth with its old fountain.
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