planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplan-tər 

1

: one that cultivates plants: such as

a(1)

: farmer

(2)

: one who owns or operates a plantation

b

: a planting machine or implement

2

: one who settles or founds a place and especially a new colony

3

: a container in which ornamental plants are grown

Synonyms

• farmer

Examples of planter in a Sentence

She bought a planter to put on their deck.

a wealthy South American planter

Recent Examples on the Web

The expansive 80-seat deck’s planters bloom with wildflowers, and the space offers front-row views of the Flatirons. —Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 23 June 2025

This section is bursting at the seams with bird feeders, gardening tools, planters, and more gardening accessories. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025

Wayfair: Give your outdoor space an upgrade with thousands of patio furniture sets, planters, umbrellas, and more backyard must-haves on sale. —Averi Baudler, People.com, 8 July 2025

Hang items that move and flash around your planters. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing planter

• planter's punch

Rhymes for planter

• banter
• canter
• cantor
• chanter
• granter
• grantor
• plantar
• tranter
• decanter
• enchanter
• trochanter

Kids Definition

planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplant-ər 

1

: one that plants or cultivates

a mechanical corn planter

especially : a person who owns or operates a plantation

2

: a container in which ornamental plants are grown