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

Some gardeners use eggshells with the goal of preventing blossom end rot in susceptible plants like tomatoes and peppers. —Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 25 May 2026

Likewise, gardeners may choose to treat valuable species. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026

My gardener friend expressed joy in learning about stocks. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 25 May 2026

Tomatoes and peppers are botanically classified as fruits but many gardeners refer to them as vegetables and use them as such in the kitchen. —Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 24 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