as in farmer
a person who cultivates the land and grows crops on it
the planters are too busy around harvest time to pay the tourists much mind
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Now the steps have planters with juniper bushes on top for aesthetics — and to keep fans from lounging there.
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The bird could be seen hanging out in a juniper planter in a pair of images shared by the Cubs fan, as Wrigley Field employees stood around its neighboring section — apparently in an effort to prevent fans from sitting nearby.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Green trellis panels and lemon trees in striped planters frame the setting, and beyond is the hotel’s courtyard garden.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
The bird could be seen hanging out in a juniper planter in a pair of images shared by the Cubs fan, as Wrigley Field employees stood around its neighboring section — apparently in an effort to prevent fans from sitting nearby.
—Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Green trellis panels and lemon trees in striped planters frame the setting, and beyond is the hotel’s courtyard garden.
—Felicity Carter, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Container Gardening – Community Garden Education Series: Learn how to grow vibrant flowers, fresh herbs, and tasty vegetables in pots and planters.
—Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for planter
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“Planter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/planter. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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