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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Hiring local workers to create the planters kept the project community-centric and spurred more conversations.
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Thomas E. Weber, Time, 6 June 2025
Red Barrel Studio Cerina Wood Elevated Planter with Trellis
This charming and easy-to-assemble planter box is a hit among shoppers who praise its compact yet multifunctional build.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
The best ceramic brands and online pottery shops offer wares that come in many forms: a beautiful vase filled with fresh flowers, a statement fruit bowl, and oversized planters to name a few.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
During ongoing work on urban networks and planters in Bobigny, archaeologists were alerted to another necropolis just 500 feet from the original site, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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Thomas E. Weber, Time, 6 June 2025
Red Barrel Studio Cerina Wood Elevated Planter with Trellis
This charming and easy-to-assemble planter box is a hit among shoppers who praise its compact yet multifunctional build.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
The best ceramic brands and online pottery shops offer wares that come in many forms: a beautiful vase filled with fresh flowers, a statement fruit bowl, and oversized planters to name a few.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 3 June 2025
During ongoing work on urban networks and planters in Bobigny, archaeologists were alerted to another necropolis just 500 feet from the original site, according to the release.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 17 Jun. 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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