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Meaning of rain garden | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A planted depression or hole that allows rainwater runoff from impervious urban areas, such as roofs and driveways, to be absorbed into the ground.

Examples

“The area around the station, spanning some 150 hectares, will also be transformed, with sunken rain gardens in the public plaza in addition to an outdoor terrace to the station concourse.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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