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

After a few years of suggesting gardeners avoid adding citrus to their fruit tree plantings, greening-tolerant varieties are now available. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

The plant offers beautiful blue or purple blooms each spring, fending off pesky wildlife like deer while requiring little attention from gardeners. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

In colder climates, gardeners can begin scaling back deadheading in late summer or early fall. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 Sep. 2026

Key Takeaways Southern gardeners can enjoy vibrant fall foliage with trees suited for heat and humidity. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 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