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

Recent Examples on the Web Though Van Noten’s father was a distinguished gardener, his young son was anything but. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024 The list of old-wood bloomers includes lilacs, viburnums and forsythia. Shrubs that bloom on new wood offer the gardener more pruning leeway. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 15 Mar. 2024 The longtime gardener and landscaper runs the regenerative farm at Topanga’s own Aquifer Gardens, which plants across 8 nearby acres. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2024 In terms of agricultural significance, the Worm Moon is a positive sign for farmers and gardeners because active earthworms benefit soil health. The Arizona Republic, 4 Mar. 2024 That’s the part that has local gardeners excited, and busy planning the tours that draw plant lovers throughout the spring. Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024 These South African plants are sensitive to heavy or wet soil, which is why many gardeners use them as container plants. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2024 And the humble halfling gardener wouldn't have it any other way. Ew Staff Updated, EW.com, 6 Mar. 2024 There is an old garden adage that tells us that the garden grows best in the shadow of the gardener. Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Gardener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/gardener. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

gardener

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

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