gardener

[ gahrd-ner ]

noun

1. a person who is employed to cultivate or care for a garden, lawn, etc.
2. any person who gardens or is skillful in gardening. garden.

ˈgardener

/ ˈɡɑːdnə /

noun

1. a person who works in or takes care of a garden as an occupation or pastime
2. any bowerbird of the genus Amblyornis

Other Words From

• under·garden·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of gardener¹

1250–1300; Middle English < Old North French gardinier ( Old French jardinier ). See garden, -er ²

Example Sentences

Here are gifts curated by real gardeners that plant lovers will truly appreciate.

From Los Angeles Times

Remember what I said above about gardeners never having enough pruners?

From Los Angeles Times

Hugely popular with fellow gardeners across Scotland, he described the pastime as "part of the fabric of our lives".

From BBC

Caspar Todd, a gardener from the New Forest, married Emma Barnes, a complete stranger that he had been matched with by a panel of experts.

From BBC

Phil, an advertising executive, craved more space, and Margaret, a self-employed human resources consultant, wanted to raise bees and own enough land to follow her mother’s example as an avid gardener.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grower
• horticulturist