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

There are many varieties of begonias that cascade over planter edges. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 June 2026

Whitfield's favorite part is adding personal touches, like a seasonal wreath on the door and colorful hanging planters. —Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026

In the roadside planters, green sprouts poked up. —Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 June 2026

Other Outdoor Feature Trends Natural Ease Almost three quarters (74%) want plants, shrubs or trees in their outdoor space, including planters (40%), beds or borders (62%) and paths, stairs or steps (45%) — the better to meander through your garden! —Jamie Gold, Forbes.com, 2 June 2026

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