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 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 Everyone has their favorite source, and most gardeners are happy to share their favorites. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 16 Feb. 2024 The trees require the specific, daily care of an advanced gardener. Will McCarthy, The Mercury News, 4 Feb. 2024 When gardeners shop local and hunt down nurseries that collect seeds of native plants from the nearby region, the resulting plants will have the suite of characteristics adapted to suit the local conditions. Tovah Martin, Washington Post, 27 Feb. 2024 Two years ago this month, a more sudden call to adapt was sounded — this one to the gardener herself, along with her fellow Ukrainian citizens. Margaret Roach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Feb. 2024 With wetter, warmer weather affecting regions everywhere, gardeners on social media are taking interest to this yard design. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2024 Special to Cincinnati Enquirer For gardeners, February can be a very optimistic month. Chris McKeown, The Enquirer, 10 Feb. 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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

gardener

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

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