1
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
Examples of planter in a Sentence
She bought a planter to put on their deck.
a wealthy South American planter
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Here's what one expert had to say about the differences between planters and pots, which to use and why, and tips for potting and repotting your plants.
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
At the time, Kallen was invited into the couple’s home to provide decorating services, which included the placement of plants, trees, flowers and planters, inside and outside of the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
It’s distinguished by terracotta roof shingles, off-white stucco walls and glass-block windows framed by palms and planter boxes.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Put large plants on the floor, medium-sized plants on shelves or plant stands at eye level, and trailing plants on shelves or in hanging planters to draw the eye up and give an organic feel to the space.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
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Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 22 Jan. 2026
At the time, Kallen was invited into the couple’s home to provide decorating services, which included the placement of plants, trees, flowers and planters, inside and outside of the property.
—Natalia Senanayake, PEOPLE, 22 Jan. 2026
It’s distinguished by terracotta roof shingles, off-white stucco walls and glass-block windows framed by palms and planter boxes.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Put large plants on the floor, medium-sized plants on shelves or plant stands at eye level, and trailing plants on shelves or in hanging planters to draw the eye up and give an organic feel to the space.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for planter
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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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
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