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

All of which, like Paramount CEO Ellison accused Bonta in an August 4 NYT op-ed, makes Bird’s flag planter reek of politics. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026

Large planters can be pricey and tough to move, while also needing lots of fill material. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Aug. 2026

The upper-level patio at Pierside is dotted with pergolas, fire pits and planter boxes. — Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Greenery, such as trellises with vines or tall planters, looks natural in the yard and can blend in with your bins. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 19 Aug. 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