as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Recent Examples of planter
Pot Feet Pot feet elevate planters off the ground to improve drainage while also keeping your deck, porch, or patio dry.
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Hundreds of slaves built and staffed the plantation for the family of prominent Louisiana planter John Hampden Randolph.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Please buy yourself some real indoor planters to go outside your bed.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Even something as simple as hanging planters, or using colorful potted plants on staircases and balconies can make a huge impact.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
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Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 7 May 2025
Hundreds of slaves built and staffed the plantation for the family of prominent Louisiana planter John Hampden Randolph.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 17 May 2025
Please buy yourself some real indoor planters to go outside your bed.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 16 May 2025
Even something as simple as hanging planters, or using colorful potted plants on staircases and balconies can make a huge impact.
—Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for planter
farmer
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Whether you’re headed to the farmers’ market or a rooftop happy hour, consider this your permission slip to dress with intention, confidence, and an open mind.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
26 May 2025
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But the large-scale killings of white South African farmers have been a prevailing problem that predates Trump’s first term.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
25 May 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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