planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplan-tər 

1

: one that cultivates plants: such as

a(1)

: farmer

(2)

: one who owns or operates a plantation

b

: a planting machine or implement

2

: one who settles or founds a place and especially a new colony

3

: a container in which ornamental plants are grown

Synonyms

• agriculturist
• agriculturalist
• agronomist
• cultivator
• farmer
• grower
• tiller

Examples of planter in a Sentence

She bought a planter to put on their deck.

a wealthy South American planter

Recent Examples on the Web

Since one of the skeletons towers at 12 feet tall, Jackson made a Swig cup out of a plastic planter and two giant pieces of poster board. —Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024

Want some inspo on creating plants that cohabitate well in planters together? —Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024

By long before then, the only remaining piece of the Doghouse was the urinal, mounted out front as a planter. —Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2024

This tiny home also has a charming front patio that’s spacious enough for a few chairs and a planter. —Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planter

• planter's punch

Kids Definition

planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplant-ər 

1

: one that plants or cultivates

a mechanical corn planter

especially : a person who owns or operates a plantation

2

: a container in which ornamental plants are grown