planter

noun

ˈplan-tər How to pronounce planter (audio)
Definition of planternext
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 Others are refurbished remnants of the 20th century, with retention pools sporting planters that are actually slices of concrete drainpipes. — John Wenzel, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2026 Get inspired at the garden center with vertical gardens, railing planters, or pots with seasonal florals. — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026 Start with a wreath or seasonal doormat, then add pumpkins, planters and outdoor lighting for extra texture and warmth. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The planters are original to the stadium’s 1962 construction, and many had crumbled badly enough over the decades to need painstaking repair. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for planter
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  • The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa’s water problems.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The Republican congresswoman running against Turek, Ashley Hinson, recently gathered farmers, researchers and local officials to discuss Iowa's water problems.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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