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

Ashby’s masterpiece follows Chance, a simple-minded gardener played by Peter Sellers, who has lived his entire life inside a wealthy man’s townhouse, tending plants and absorbing reality only through television. —arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025

Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot. —Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025

Calling amateur gardeners and all-around yard lovers alike: The best patio and gardening deals of Amazon Prime Day can actually be found in the Outlet. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025

Although new gardeners often find coming up with a design intimidating, there are existing templates to work from. —Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 July 2025

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