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

Surveillance footage shows the woman drive up to the front of the shop and pull all four coleus plants from their planters with her hands. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2026

Steer clear of oversized umbrellas and bright flowerpots; use compact umbrellas and neutral planters instead. — Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 July 2026

Or these non-climbing plants can be grown in tower pots and stackable planters, which are widely available in gardening stores and online. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 8 July 2026

Even a small planter box or patio corner with a few aromatic plants can work. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 July 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