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 four-mile long island was used in the 1700s as a summer refuge for wealthy rice planters escaping malaria. —Lyn Riddle, Boston Herald, 11 Jan. 2026

Steel is more durable than wood or plastic, and this large planter box has extra-thick panels with inner support bars to keep precious plants protected. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026

An inexpensive plastic container will work just as well as a pretty terracotta planter. —Heather Bien, Southern Living, 7 Jan. 2026

The exterior also has planters filled with local greenery, which will soften the appearance of the building over time. —New Atlas, 18 Dec. 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