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

The family of four was photographed at the London Hilton on Park Lane, posing together in front of a planter filled with sunflowers. —Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025

The rest of the money would be used for marketing, events and things like planters and signage. —Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 23 Oct. 2025

The boutique will include handmade must haves, one-of-a-kind treasures and great gift ideas, as well as quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, lovely home décor, planters and unique household goods to name a few. —Dawn Giangiulio, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025

Vgnqa Faux Fall Hibiscus Flowers These flowers will look stunning in barrel planters, flower pots, or planter boxes around your home. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 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