parterre
/pɑrˈtɛr/
noun
- A formal garden with flower beds arranged in decorative patterns, often with paths between them.
- The parterre was carefully trimmed to show geometric shapes from above.
- The palace gardens featured an elaborate parterre with colorful tulips.
- We walked through the parterre, admiring the symmetrical designs of the hedges.
- The part of a theater auditorium on the ground floor, especially the area behind the orchestra pit.
- Our seats were in the parterre, close to the stage but with a good view.
- She preferred sitting in the parterre because she could see the actors' expressions.
- The parterre was filled with excited audience members before the play began.