Planter: meaning, definitions and examples

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planter

 

[ ˈplæntər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

gardening tool

A planter is a container in which plants are cultivated. It can be used for flowers, vegetables, and other forms of horticulture. Planters come in various materials, including plastic, wood, and ceramic, and they can be placed indoors or outdoors. They are designed to provide an adequate environment for plant growth, with proper drainage and soil support.

Synonyms

box, container, flowerpot, pot

Examples of usage

  • She bought a new planter for her herbs.
  • The garden center has a variety of planters.
  • I used a large planter for my porch flowers.
  • He repotted the plant into a decorative planter.
Context #2 | Noun

agriculture worker

A planter is also used to refer to a person or machine that plants seeds or young plants in the ground. In agriculture, planters are critical for large-scale farming operations as they ensure that seeds are sown at the appropriate depth and spacing. Mechanical planters are designed to increase efficiency and crop yield by reducing the need for manual labor.

Synonyms

farmer, seeders, sower

Examples of usage

  • The planter hit the field at dawn.
  • They operated the planter during the spring planting season.
  • Our farm has a modern planter for corn.
  • The planter allows for even distribution of seeds.

Translations

Translations of the word "planter" in other languages:

🇵🇹 plantador

🇮🇳 पौधारोपण करने वाला

🇩🇪 Pflanzer

🇮🇩 penanam

🇺🇦 садівник

🇵🇱 sadownik

🇯🇵 プランター

🇫🇷 planteur

🇪🇸 plantador

🇹🇷 bitki yetiştirici

🇰🇷 플랜터

🇸🇦 مزارع

🇨🇿 pěstitel

🇸🇰 záhradník

🇨🇳 种植者

🇸🇮 vrtnar

🇮🇸 plöntu

🇰🇿 егер

🇬🇪 საძოვარი

🇦🇿 bitki əkəni

🇲🇽 plantador

Etymology

The word 'planter' dates back to the early 15th century, originating from the Old French term 'planter', which means 'to plant'. This term itself derives from the Latin 'plantare', meaning 'to set in the ground'. Initially, 'planter' referred simply to one who plants, often used with regard to both agricultural practices and gardening. Over time, the meaning has expanded to include various contexts, such as the types of containers used for planting. The word has become integral in discussions of horticulture and agriculture, reflecting an evolution of practices and technologies in planting methods.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,474, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.