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

HyeFlora Artificial Faux Hanging Plant One of my favorite things to do outdoors is decorate my front porch with hanging planters, and while there’s nothing like fresh flowers, having multiple planters at once can be a pain to maintain. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

The British government borrowed 20 million pounds — equal to about 40% of its national budget — to reimburse planters for the loss of their slaves, considered by the law of the day to be property. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026

There are two massive concrete planters, a domed arboretum, and a ground installation that includes boulders and river rocks. — Jenny Hughes, The Spruce, 1 Aug. 2026

No physical barrier blocks people from walking across the border outside the library, although planters prevent vehicles from crossing, and border guards from both countries keep watch. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 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