1. containers used for growing plants, typically decorative pots or boxes
2. people who plant seeds, crops, or trees
3. owners of large agricultural estates, especially in colonial or historical contexts
Usage: historical

Examples

• The garden center sells ceramic planters in various sizes.
• She arranged colorful flowers in the window box planters.
• The planters worked from dawn to dusk during harvest season.
• Tree planters helped restore the forest after the fire.
• Southern planters grew cotton and tobacco in the 1800s.
• The plantation was owned by wealthy planters.
• We need larger planters for the tomato seedlings.
• The planters carefully selected the best soil for their crops.