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

There’s a real sense of place here, from the apple chip snacks served in the relaxation room to the glass oblong of a gym, where active folk can pound the treadmill while watching the gardeners at work. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Instead, the gardener suggests thinking a little bigger. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 2 June 2026

What are the easiest vegetables for a first-time gardener to grow? —Elizabeth Jardina, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2026

Also known as asexual reproduction, propagating fruits and vegetables allows gardeners to bypass difficult seed germination. —Asia London Palomba, The Spruce, 31 May 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