gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er ˈgär-də-nər How to pronounce gardener (audio) ˈgärd-nər How to pronounce gardener (audio)
plural gardeners
: a person who gardens:
a
: one employed to care for the gardens or grounds of a home, business concern, or other property
a professional gardener
… he wants to stay on the island and become a nursery gardener, like his grandfather …Edith Oliver
b
: one who spends time cultivating plants and tending a garden for pleasure or recreation
Both she and her husband are avid gardeners.
The natural reaction of an average gardener to most insect and weed problems is to reach for the toxic stuff.Amy Stewart

Examples of gardener in a Sentence

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Home gardeners may enjoy composting their Christmas tree. Abigayle Ward, Hartford Courant, 28 Dec. 2024 Sadly, climate change threatens the corals these reptilian gardeners tend and inhabit. Alex Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Dec. 2024 Even the most careful gardener can accidentally overfertilize plants from time to time. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Dec. 2024 By letting other gardeners do their work, however imperfectly, the United States can thus help sustain the fragile dreams of the Syrian people. John Feffer, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for gardener 

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of gardener was in the 14th century

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“Gardener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardener. Accessed 9 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

gardener

noun
gar·​den·​er
ˈgärd-nər,
-ᵊn-ər
: a person who gardens especially for pay

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