gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er ˈgär-də-nər  ˈgärd-nər 

plural gardeners

: a person who gardens:

a

: one employed to care for the gardens or grounds of a home, business concern, or other property

a professional gardener

… he wants to stay on the island and become a nursery gardener, like his grandfather …

—Edith Oliver

b

: one who spends time cultivating plants and tending a garden for pleasure or recreation

Both she and her husband are avid gardeners.

The natural reaction of an average gardener to most insect and weed problems is to reach for the toxic stuff.

—Amy Stewart

Examples of gardener in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Master gardener Angela Judd also recommends a heat mat, noting that peppers can take longer to germinate and grow. —Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026

The exact size varies depending on the property, but Flomarine is staffed by a chef, butler, gardener, and housekeeper. —Flora Stubbs, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026

Short-day onions are best for gardeners in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 or warmer. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Feb. 2026

Anastasia Borisevich is a plant expert at Plantum, an identification and care app for home gardeners. —Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 4 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gardener

• landscape gardener

Rhymes for gardener

• hardener
• pardoner

Kids Definition

gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er

ˈgärd-nər, 

-ᵊn-ər

: a person who gardens especially for pay