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planters

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈpɫæntɝz// UK //plˈɑːntəz// planters

n. containers used for growing plants, usually kept outside on a patio or inside a house. They are often decorative and come in many shapes and sizes.

n. decorative containers in which plants are grown, typically distinguished from plain nursery pots by their aesthetic design. Often used in landscaping or interior design to hold soil and vegetation.


SIMPLE

She bought three ceramic planters for her balcony.

CONTEXTUAL

The hotel lobby is decorated with large stone planters containing tropical palms and ferns.

COMPLEX

To create a more inviting entrance, the architect specified a series of weathered steel planters that would eventually develop a deep rust-colored patina.

Synonyms
Usage

Typically used in the plural when referring to a set of containers or a general gardening category.

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