gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er ˈgär-də-nər How to pronounce gardener (audio) ˈgärd-nər How to pronounce gardener (audio)
plural gardeners
: a person who gardens:
a
: one employed to care for the gardens or grounds of a home, business concern, or other property
a professional gardener
… he wants to stay on the island and become a nursery gardener, like his grandfather …Edith Oliver
b
: one who spends time cultivating plants and tending a garden for pleasure or recreation
Both she and her husband are avid gardeners.
The natural reaction of an average gardener to most insect and weed problems is to reach for the toxic stuff.Amy Stewart

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Ashby’s masterpiece follows Chance, a simple-minded gardener played by Peter Sellers, who has lived his entire life inside a wealthy man’s townhouse, tending plants and absorbing reality only through television. arkansasonline.com, 10 July 2025 Jesse Nelson, store manager at Family Tree Nursery in Shawnee, shared some expert advice for local gardeners on how to keep your annuals healthy when things get hot. Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 9 July 2025 Calling amateur gardeners and all-around yard lovers alike: The best patio and gardening deals of Amazon Prime Day can actually be found in the Outlet. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2025 Although new gardeners often find coming up with a design intimidating, there are existing templates to work from. Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 8 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for gardener

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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“Gardener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardener. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

gardener

noun
gar·​den·​er
ˈgärd-nər,
-ᵊn-ər
: a person who gardens especially for pay

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