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

The same wood tone is used on the planters and wood fencing for a cohesive look. —Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026

Generally speaking, this approach works especially well for anyone short on outdoor space, since the planters take up very little room and can be arranged in clusters or rows along a wall. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026

This tiered planter will enhance your space with an abundance of greenery. —Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 23 Apr. 2026

Slim planter beds along fences offer a clean, streamlined look without eating into your usable yard space the way bulky garden beds do. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 22 Apr. 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