planter
UK: ˈplɑːntə | US: ˈplæntər
n. a person who plants seeds or cultivates plants
n. a container or pot for growing plants
n. (historical) a plantation owner, especially in colonial contexts
The word "planter" derives from the verb "plant," which originates from the Latin plantare (to fix in place, plant). The suffix "-er" is an Old English agentive suffix, used to denote someone who performs an action. Over time, "planter" evolved to describe both individuals engaged in planting (e.g., farmers) and objects used for planting (e.g., pots). In colonial history, it also took on a specific socio-economic meaning, referring to landowners who managed large-scale agricultural operations.
The planter carefully spaced the seedlings in neat rows.
She bought a ceramic planter for her new succulent.
The 18th-century sugar planter owned vast estates in the Caribbean.
This self-watering planter is ideal for busy gardeners.
The planter's diary documented crop rotations and harvest yields.