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 exterior also has planters filled with local greenery, which will soften the appearance of the building over time. —New Atlas, 18 Dec. 2025

Set the orchid pot in the sink (or inside a large container), and fill the sink with enough water to reach the top of the planter. —Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2025

It self-circulates water in the bottom of the planter, and includes a bright grow light that accelerates plant growth. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Dec. 2025

Secondhand ceramics—including mugs, cups, gravy boats, creamers, and crocks—can be given new life as things like planters, cotton-ball bathroom storage, business card holders, pencil cups, or just a spot to drop your loose change. —Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 16 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