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

Dress them up with ornaments for Christmas, or pop them into festive red planter pots for a classy seasonal upgrade. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Nov. 2025

The bright colors and the cheerful smiling faces of the planters would brighten up any space as decor, from a night stand to an office desk. —Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

By 1961, over 2 million planters, spreaders and drills had been manufactured here. —Chase Jordan updated November 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 Nov. 2025

The colorful evergreen foliage provides a warm winter welcome in porch planters and brightens patio plantings all year long. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 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