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

His father was plantation chef for Howell Hinds, a wealthy planter with about 3,500 acres of land south of present Greenville, Mississippi. — Paul Schullery, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Avoid placing planters in flood-prone spots or areas with poor airflow to protect plants from excess moisture. — Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 10 Aug. 2026

Keep scrolling for more under-$20 outdoor decor finds, including faux ferns, an all-season wreath, and a cute planter set. — Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026

HyeFlora Artificial Faux Hanging Plant One of my favorite things to do outdoors is decorate my front porch with hanging planters, and while there’s nothing like fresh flowers, having multiple planters at once can be a pain to maintain. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 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