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

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

In recent years, the tiny seeds have evolved well beyond Chia Pet planters to become one of the most popular health-food staples in the world. —Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 22 Oct. 2024

Better Homes & Gardens Round Ribbed Pot on Wood Base Bring a touch of the outdoors inside with this while painted terracotta planter. —Lauren Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Oct. 2024

But in Manhattan—and now Brooklyn and New Jersey, too—Lasius emarginatus has been found scrambling up into high rises and thriving in Times Square flower planters. —Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 11 Sep. 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