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

These low-maintenance beauties can be propagated in either soil or water, offering flexibility for a beginner or experienced home gardener. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Dec. 2025

Continuing the traditional article trend, here are my suggestions for potential gifts for gardeners in your life. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2025

These gifts are perfect for any Southern California gardener! —Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Dec. 2025

Master gardeners from Garfield Park oversaw flower planting. —Tory Basile, IndyStar, 5 Dec. 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