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

Wait until the planter is dry to the touch before watering. —Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2025

What’s happening Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters. —Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025

Frame a flower bed Small retaining walls can also function as planters. —Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 18 Apr. 2025

Effective immediately, the area will be barricaded from where the planters are to the end of the dock. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planter

• planter's punch

Rhymes for planter

• banter
• canter
• cantor
• chanter
• granter
• grantor
• plantar
• tranter
• decanter
• enchanter
• trochanter

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