gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er ˈgär-də-nər  ˈgärd-nər 

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

The Supreme Court case stems from a 2023 lawsuit filed by Missouri gardener John Durnell against pesticide manufacturer Monsanto. —Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026

Its red, orange and yellow daisy-like blooms keep coming through the hottest months with almost no fuss — a strong choice for gardeners who would rather enjoy their yard than baby it. —Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Apr. 2026

Avid gardeners will appreciate having a special shed in which to store all of their equipment. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026

For most Southern gardeners, April brings a floral showcase of bulbs, perennials, shrubs, and trees. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing gardener

• landscape gardener

Rhymes for gardener

• hardener
• pardoner

Kids Definition

gardener

noun

gar·​den·​er

ˈgärd-nər, 

-ᵊn-ər

: a person who gardens especially for pay