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

During the demonstration, Soliman posed as a gardener and wore a construction vest to get close to the group before launching the attack, prosecutors allege. —Colleen Slevin, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025

With a little more patience, gardeners can employ a method known as passive, rather than active, composting. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 27 June 2025

This way, the gardener can water them appropriately based on the needs of each plant. —Dr. Matthew Lisy, Hartford Courant, 21 June 2025

With National Pollinator Week in full swing, gardeners everywhere are embracing new ways to support these vital creatures. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 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