# gardener

/ˈɡɑɹdənɝ/ (US) · /ɡˈɑːdənɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/gardener
Updated: 2026-08-15

## Senses

### 1. person who grows plants

noun · CEFR A2

someone who looks after a garden, plants flowers, or grows vegetables.

For teachers: a person who cultivates or maintains a garden, whether for pleasure or as a professional occupation.

- The gardener comes every Tuesday to cut the grass and water the roses.
- The head gardener at the estate spent the entire morning pruning the hedges to ensure they were perfectly shaped for the summer tour.

## Examples

- The gardener waters the roses every morning.
- We hired a professional gardener to help us redesign the backyard and plant some native trees.
- A skilled gardener understands the delicate balance of soil pH, sunlight exposure, and seasonal pruning required to maintain a vibrant and healthy landscape throughout the year.

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