Planter

/ˈplæn.tər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A person or machine that plants seeds or plants.

The planter carefully sowed the seeds in rows to ensure proper growth.

A container, typically made of wood, plastic, or ceramic, used for growing plants.

She placed her favorite flowers in a decorative planter on the patio.

Derived from the word 'plant.' The suffix '-er' indicates a person or device performing an action.

window planter

A container placed on a window sill for growing plants.

hanging planter

A planter designed to be suspended from hooks or posts.

self-watering planter

A planter that has a built-in reservoir for automatic watering.

seed

The part of a plant that can grow into a new plant.

bulb

An underground storage organ that can give rise to a new plant.

garden

A piece of ground used for growing flowers, fruits, or vegetables.

Someone who is excessively focused on planting or gardening.

She's such a planter; her Instagram is full of her new garden setups.

A person who starts or initiates projects or ideas.

He's a real planter when it comes to starting new initiatives at work.