Definition
n. a decorative container used for growing plants. You usually use these for flowers or small trees on a porch or inside your home.
n. a decorative container, often made of ceramic, wood, or plastic, designed for growing plants. In historical contexts, it may refer to a person who owns or manages a plantation.
Examples
“She bought a large ceramic planter for her new palm tree.”
“The hotel lobby is decorated with several large stone planters filled with tropical ferns and colorful flowers.”
“While traditional terracotta remains popular, many modern gardeners prefer lightweight composite planters that provide better insulation for root systems during the colder winter months.”
Examples
simple
“She bought a large ceramic planter for her new palm tree.”
contextual
“The hotel lobby is decorated with several large stone planters filled with tropical ferns and colorful flowers.”
complex
“While traditional terracotta remains popular, many modern gardeners prefer lightweight composite planters that provide better insulation for root systems during the colder winter months.”
Usage
Commonly refers to the container in modern usage; the sense referring to a person is largely restricted to historical or agricultural texts.
Etymology
From plant + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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