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
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She bought a planter to put on their deck.
a wealthy South American planter
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Skyler Caruso, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
Want some inspo on creating plants that cohabitate well in planters together?
—Krista Simmons, Sunset Magazine, 18 Sep. 2024
By long before then, the only remaining piece of the Doghouse was the urinal, mounted out front as a planter.
—Neal Rubin, Detroit Free Press, 8 Sep. 2024
This tiny home also has a charming front patio that’s spacious enough for a few chairs and a planter.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/planter. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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