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

Charlie McCormick designs draw inspiration from his life as a gardener and the natural landscapes of Scotland. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026

Once those colorful blooms begin to fade, though, most gardeners toss the mums out. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026

Multiple uses John LoRusso, UConn master gardener coordinator for Windham County, said that leaves are a free precious resource for gardens and wildlife, offering nutrients for the soil and helping plants better cope through the winter months. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

Janelle Dahmen, a master gardener with Sunnyside Gardens, recommends covering annual flowers when temperatures drop to around 35 or 36 degrees. — Wcco Staff, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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