planter

noun

plant·​er ˈplan-tər How to pronounce planter (audio)
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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

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She bought a planter to put on their deck. a wealthy South American planter
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Hodges also recommends staying away from fake plants on doors and in hanging planters and window boxes when possible. — Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2025 The three tiers can also double as hanging planters. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025 Watch this video to see how a smart planter can help your houseplants. — Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025 An overall landscape upgrade includes installation of a natural flagstone front walkway 3 feet wide, 30 feet long; two stone planters each 6 feet long, 2 feet wide; five flowering shrubs; one deciduous 15-foot-tall tree; and bark mulch. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for planter

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First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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

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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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