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 of planter

• farmer

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

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For a more elevated look, designers recommend incorporating a single focal point—such as a sculptural planter, stone feature, or modern water element made with natural materials. —Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026

Costco's 8-ft artificial tree comes with an organic spherical planter and bendable branches. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 May 2026

At the same time, planters might order perkenslaven to grow vegetables and other produce for their own households and businesses, rather than cultivate nutmeg as the VOC intended. —H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026

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