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

If your planter is too big for your pumpkins, use a block of florists foam to balance the gourds at the top of the display. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025

Ever the Easter-egg planter, Swift hid a few nods to Kelce in the video. —Lauren Huff, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025

The white decorative planter holding the bouquet features her As Ever lifestyle brand's logo. —Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2025

Garden statues peeking from behind planters, a vintage wheelbarrow brimming with fall blooms, or even cheerful pinwheels catching the autumn breeze can add charm. —Angie Hicks, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 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