gardener
noun
gar·den·er
ˈgär-də-nər 
ˈgärd-nər
ˈgärd-nər
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
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
Amy StewartExamples of gardener in a Sentence
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Most gardeners grow strawberries in outdoor beds and harvest fresh berries in summer.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Many gardeners grow herbs in their garden plots, raised beds, or in containers.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
In colder regions, gardeners may need to wrap plants in mulch and blankets to insulate the roots or move plants indoors for winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some gardeners add a desiccant with the seed packets to reduce moisture levels.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
Many gardeners grow herbs in their garden plots, raised beds, or in containers.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 6 Jan. 2026
In colder regions, gardeners may need to wrap plants in mulch and blankets to insulate the roots or move plants indoors for winter.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Some gardeners add a desiccant with the seed packets to reduce moisture levels.
—Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for gardener
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“Gardener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardener. Accessed 7 Jan. 2026.
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