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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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
They can be planted in pots, containers, borders, beds, planters and much more.
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It was curated by Gomez, and featured one of his pieces — a brightly colored succulent planter.
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Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
They can be planted in pots, containers, borders, beds, planters and much more.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 7 Mar. 2025
It was curated by Gomez, and featured one of his pieces — a brightly colored succulent planter.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2025
Amid the Treasure Valley’s rapid growth, church planters see an opportunity.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Feb. 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 12 Mar. 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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