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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Green trellis panels and lemon trees in striped planters frame the setting, and beyond is the hotel’s courtyard garden.
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
There’s a set of plastic planters that look like ceramic pots, each with a drainage hole and saucer to keep your container gardens thriving.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The planter is 40 inches long x 12 inches wide, which is a perfect size for easy planting, watering, and weeding.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
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Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
There’s a set of plastic planters that look like ceramic pots, each with a drainage hole and saucer to keep your container gardens thriving.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 29 Mar. 2025
The planter is 40 inches long x 12 inches wide, which is a perfect size for easy planting, watering, and weeding.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Mar. 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 16 Apr. 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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