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 of planter

• 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

Protect your pots and planters from cold weather damage with these simple tips. —Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025

There’s no doubt the dog was living her best life that morning, as she was seen tossing the plastic planter in the air and throwing it around the room. —Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2025

The clever design has the planter nesting seamlessly into the saucer, stylishly catching any water runoff. —Melissa Locker, Time, 17 Nov. 2025

The bright colors and the cheerful smiling faces of the planters would brighten up any space as decor, from a night stand to an office desk. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 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