planter

noun

plant·er | \ ˈplan-tər

Definition of planter

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

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She bought a planter to put on their deck. a wealthy South American planter

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The plants are rosemary, sage, and aloe trees set in MC Pots planters. — Gisela Williams, ELLE Decor, "The Vivacious 18th-Century Marakesh Medina of Two L.A. Transplants," 28 Dec. 2018 Buy the decorative kind (try Nehaus Decor's natural moss, $8, amazon.com) and pad the top of the planter with it for added natural texture. — The Editors, Good Housekeeping, "7 of the Best-Looking Fake Plants You Can Buy," 28 Dec. 2018 Although made of resin, the bin looks more like a sophisticated metal planter box. — James Schadewald, Popular Mechanics, "Tired of Getting Packages Stolen Off Your Porch? Try a Smart Lock and Delivery Box.," 27 Nov. 2018 If there’s any major difference in speed, then full separation is required — concrete barriers, a grass median, planter boxes, or bollards. — David Roberts, Vox, "No helmets, no problem: how the Dutch created a casual biking culture," 28 Aug. 2018 Shop for candles, planters, wall hangings and ceramics as well as jewelry, clothing, leather goods and assorted apothecary items. — Lisa Boone, latimes.com, "Find one-of-a-kind Mother's Day gifts at these indie pop-ups," 2 May 2018 Light fixtures, candles, cat beds, and planters with smooth, undulating, organic forms. — Eliza Brooke, Vox, "Some people feel a tenderness toward bulbous candles and planters. Why?," 21 Dec. 2018 There are also plenty of items made from signature Bauhaus materials like concrete; Anita Riesch has made flower planters with ceramic nipples along the outside. — Christian Allaire, Vogue, "Touring Germany’s Most Festive Christmas Markets," 18 Dec. 2018 The chic plant store offers a variety of services, like stylists who can help you create custom planters. — Danielle Tullo, House Beautiful, "Anthropologie's New Store Is Like Disney For Design Lovers," 22 Oct. 2018

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