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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No physical barrier blocks people from walking across the border outside the library, although planters prevent vehicles from crossing, and border guards from both countries keep watch. — Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 29 July 2026 Wheat farmers in Britain, sugar beet growers in central Europe, tobacco planters in Virginia and cotton cultivators across the American South all embraced the new fertilizer. — Edward D. Melillo, Fortune, 27 July 2026 Wilson and Valerie Preston, who co-chairs the planter committee, said the results fell short. — Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026 An outdoor rug with a round design, an umbrella, curved planters, or this wicker chair with a rounded top help make things appear less rigid. — Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2026 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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