planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplan-tər How to pronounce planter (audio)
1
: one that cultivates plants: such as
a(1)
: farmer
(2)
: one who owns or operates a plantation
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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Since one of the skeletons towers at 12 feet tall, Jackson made a Swig cup out of a plastic planter and two giant pieces of poster board. Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 Want some inspo on creating plants that cohabitate well in planters together? Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024 By long before then, the only remaining piece of the Doghouse was the urinal, mounted out front as a planter. Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2024 This tiny home also has a charming front patio that’s spacious enough for a few chairs and a planter. Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for planter 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of planter was in the 14th century

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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

planter

noun
plant·​er ˈplant-ər How to pronounce planter (audio)
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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