1
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
Examples of planter in a Sentence
She bought a planter to put on their deck.
a wealthy South American planter
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Instead, designers recommend using sculptural plants in statement planters.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
In the South, planters and other agricultural interests who exported crops to world markets were generally supportive of open trade and low tariff rates.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Swap out rainbows and gold coins for elevated gold touches throughout your space—think gold candlestick holders, utensils, photo frames, pots and planters, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The vegetable wax blend will burn for 80 hours, and then the vessel, which was inspired by rose quartz, can live a second life as a planter, dishware, storage or décor.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
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David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
In the South, planters and other agricultural interests who exported crops to world markets were generally supportive of open trade and low tariff rates.
—John Cassidy, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
Swap out rainbows and gold coins for elevated gold touches throughout your space—think gold candlestick holders, utensils, photo frames, pots and planters, and more.
—Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2025
The vegetable wax blend will burn for 80 hours, and then the vessel, which was inspired by rose quartz, can live a second life as a planter, dishware, storage or décor.
—Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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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
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