Victory Garden (Noun)
Meaning
A kitchen garden planted during wartime to relieve food shortages.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- During World War II, many urban residents planted victory gardens on rooftops and in parks to help alleviate food shortages.
- The patriotic slogan "Plant a Victory Garden" encouraged civilians to grow their own fruits and vegetables to support the war effort.
- In addition to providing fresh produce, victory gardens also served as a morale booster for those on the home front.
- After the war, many of the victory gardens were converted into permanent community gardens or public parks.
- The idea of planting a victory garden was revived during World War I, when food rationing and shortages became widespread.