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

While the horizontal space in a small garden is defined and limited, the vertical space offers great planting potential. — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

The third could emerge from late 2026 into the 2027 harvest cycle, as fertilizer costs work through planting decisions and yields. — Ingmar Rentzhog, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

The planting of trees is often celebrated, but the details matter. — M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026

Mulch new plantings to conserve water and promote better plant growth. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Aug. 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