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

Regardless, gardeners and farmers continue to face high watering demands this week. —A. Camden Walker, Washington Post, 6 July 2024

That’s why so many avid gardeners love the Grampa’s Weeder The Original Stand-Up Weed Puller Tool—particularly those in their 40s and above. —Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 26 June 2024

For example, many gardeners avoid planting oleander due to its toxicity and invasive tendencies. —Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2024

Better yet, going lawn-free confers on the gardener a priceless stamp of virtue. —Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 6 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gardener

• landscape gardener

Kids Definition

gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er

ˈgärd-nər,

-ᵊn-ər

: a person who gardens especially for pay