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

Brlan said the planter boxes along with artificial turf, plants and soil supplied by Uplift Property Management were a huge addition to the new garden. —Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 May 2026

Hanging baskets and vertical planters maximize space while adding visual interest. —Yolanda Harris, AJC.com, 28 May 2026

Measuring approximately 15 inches in diameter and 8 inches deep, this planter is the perfect size for starting a small herb garden. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 26 May 2026

To avoid this issue, pick a planter with drainage holes and cover the holes with smaller pebbles or stones before planting your peace lily inside. —Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 24 May 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