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

Fall Plants For This Method Although mums are a definite favorite for fall planters and porches, there are so many more seasonal fall plant options that may even last longer. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2025

The boutique will include handmade gift items, including quilts for all ages, holiday items, children’s toys, home décor, planters and unique household goods. —Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025

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

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