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
Some of our top picks include this wicker planter set that showcases plants and this five-piece dining set that seats up to four people.
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
For a more elevated look, designers recommend incorporating a single focal point—such as a sculptural planter, stone feature, or modern water element made with natural materials.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
To install, just insert the grips into the bottom grooves of the planter, then hammer each grip to secure it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
At the same time, planters might order perkenslaven to grow vegetables and other produce for their own households and businesses, rather than cultivate nutmeg as the VOC intended.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
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Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 22 May 2026
For a more elevated look, designers recommend incorporating a single focal point—such as a sculptural planter, stone feature, or modern water element made with natural materials.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 21 May 2026
To install, just insert the grips into the bottom grooves of the planter, then hammer each grip to secure it.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 May 2026
At the same time, planters might order perkenslaven to grow vegetables and other produce for their own households and businesses, rather than cultivate nutmeg as the VOC intended.
—H.m.a. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 14 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for planter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planter
farmer
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The animal first gained attention after a local farmer noticed the resemblance.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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She was inspired because her father, William Jackson Smart, a farmer and Civil War veteran, raised her and her siblings after her mother's death.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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