as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Recent Examples of planter
Northern manufacturers favored high tariffs; Southern planters were generally opposed.
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Use a pebble tray rather than a dish directly under the planter.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Another option is to use your planter like a cachepot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Emerald Check Small Garden Pot There are a variety of planters and vases in this colorway, with some small enough for a solo succulent and others large enough to transplant your bird of paradise.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
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George Calhoun, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Use a pebble tray rather than a dish directly under the planter.
—Heather Bien, Southern Living, 10 Apr. 2025
Another option is to use your planter like a cachepot.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2025
Emerald Check Small Garden Pot There are a variety of planters and vases in this colorway, with some small enough for a solo succulent and others large enough to transplant your bird of paradise.
—Lauren Thomann, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planter
farmer
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That's why the new trade agreements announced by the Trump administration this week are such a big deal for farmers and ranchers.—
Matt Robison,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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In doing so, his aim is to bridge the gap between cocoa farmers and customers, working directly with producers to make a genuine impact in their communities.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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