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

Let your imagination run wild and try one or more of these creative ways to reuse old planters and pots. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2025

This mini handheld seed planter is designed for accurate seeding thanks to the syringe-like design. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2025

During their stay, guests can spot things like sandstone sculptures, rope art, and a motorcycle in the lobby as well as things like rope art, succulent planters, and cheeky alien wallpaper throughout the rest of the space. —Mae Hamilton, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2025

Meanwhile, these absentee planters used their money to influence parliament in their favor. —Literary Hub, 29 July 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