noun

planter

PLAN-tuh

Planter (noun) means a container, often large and freestanding, used to hold plants. Example: “She filled the wooden planter with herbs.”

noun

A container, often large and freestanding, used to hold plants.

"She filled the wooden planter with herbs."

"Large stone planters lined the entrance to the hotel."

Historically, the owner or operator of a large plantation.

"The novel follows the family of a wealthy Southern planter."

A machine used to sow seeds or set out young plants in a field.

"The farmer bought a new planter to speed up the spring sowing."

How to use planter

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA pot for plants, a farm machine for sowing, or (historically) someone who owned a plantation.

Common pairings

flower planter window planter seed planter

Word forms

planters plural

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Etymology

From plant plus the agent suffix -er.

Synonyms

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plantation owner

Rhymes for planter

banter canter decanter

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Frequently asked questions

What does “planter” mean?

The word “planter” means a container, often large and freestanding, used to hold plants. In plain terms, a pot for plants, a farm machine for sowing, or (historically) someone who owned a plantation.

How do you pronounce “planter”?

“Planter” is pronounced PLAN-tuh (/ˈplæntə(ɹ)/ in IPA).

How do you use “planter” in a sentence?

Here is “planter” used in a sentence: “She filled the wooden planter with herbs.”

What part of speech is “planter”?

“Planter” is a noun.

How many meanings does “planter” have?

“Planter” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a container, often large and freestanding, used to hold plants.