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

Many gardeners lift and divide the bulbs about every four years. —Jamie McIntosh, The Spruce, 5 May 2026

Few gardeners can resist the allure of colorful flowers. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 May 2026

Flowering spring through fall, blanket flowers are a must-have for native plant enthusiasts and butterfly gardeners alike. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 May 2026

From items for bakers, readers, gardeners and every Mom in between, check out these useful gifts. —Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 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