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

Columbines are perfect for gardeners seeking quick, stunning blooms without long waits. —Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 22 Apr. 2026

Some gardeners believe that garlic slows the growth of strawberries, but this has never been proven. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

For home gardeners, protecting trees, shrubs, flowers and produce means paying careful attention to watering routines and shielding as much water as possible from evaporation, experts said. —Elise Schmelzer, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026

For gardeners who have spent decades refining beds and borders, an architectural element like an arched entry or trellis can serve as the visual frame your plantings deserve. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 21 Apr. 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