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

In areas expected to be warmer than average, spring may arrive early, but gardeners should stay alert. —Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026

Plants are host to fritillary caterpillars, making this vine a popular choice among butterfly gardeners. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026

According to its product description, The Most Beautiful is ideal for gardeners who are new to planting roses due to its ease of care and resilience. —Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026

The population in the park was starkly different from the few, all-white gardeners in the allotment. —Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 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