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

Put a hoya in a hanging planter by a sunny window and let its vines trail down, or train them to grow up a bookshelf, window, or archway. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Dec. 2024

The dense evergreen foliage shines year-round, providing a bright accent or specimen for entryway gardens and patio planters. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 Dec. 2024

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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