B2nounsciencenature
US/ˈbɑː.tən.i/
UK/ˈbɒt.ən.i/
the science that studies plants: how they grow, what they are made of and where they live
In context
She studied botany at university and now works at a national park.
His interest in botany started when he helped his grandfather in the garden.
The book is a simple introduction to botany for children.
Words that go with botany
verb + noun
- study botanyStudents who study botany spend a lot of time in the field.
noun + preposition
- degree in botanyHe has a degree in botany from Can Tho University.
- professor of botanyA professor of botany identified the rare orchid.
- interest in botanyHer interest in botany grew while she was hiking.
noun + noun
- botany departmentThe botany department runs a small greenhouse.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She is a botany.Correct: She is a botanist.