planting

noun

plant·​ing ˈplan-tiŋ 

: an area where plants are grown for commercial or decorative purposes

also : the plants grown in such an area

Examples of planting in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The war has also affected fertilizer supplies and prices, threatening the planting season and worsening the fate of mostly farming communities in northern Nigeria who have struggled to access their farmlands amid a deadly conflict with armed groups. — ABC News, 19 July 2026

Unfortunately, many plants die from poor soil preparation, planting, and care. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Choosing the right plant for your garden’s specific growing conditions is an important first step to a successful planting. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Masahiko Imai, 54, who also works at the garden, quietly explores solutions through various approaches, such as transplanting, soil preparation, planting shade trees and conducting cultivation experiments. — Hiroshige Yazawa Japan News, Arkansas Online, 19 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1535, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for planting

• canting
• chanting
• granting
• panting
• ranting
• shantung
• slanting
• decanting
• enchanting
• implanting
• replanting
• supplanting