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

Michaels is already full of lifelike faux flowers, planters, and vases. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2026

Be sure to remove the dirt from your planter and give it a good rinse with a garden hose before taking it to the thrift store, says Traxler. —Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026

Smooth, rounded bullnose coping framed walls, stairs, and planters in backyards of the 1960s and 1970s. —Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 4 Mar. 2026

Vater also suggests cleaning and sanitizing small planters and gardening tools. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 4 Mar. 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