gardener

American  

[gahrd-ner] / ˈgɑrd nər /

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.

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gardener British  

/ 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

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Other Word Forms

• undergardener
  noun

Etymology

Origin of gardener

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

Explanation

A person whose hobby or job is growing flowers in a garden is called a gardener. If you want homegrown flowers and veggies, get to know a gardener. If you grow vegetables professionally, you're called a farmer, but if you design, tend, or care for a flower garden, you're a gardener. Planting anything on a small scale, in your own backyard, also makes you a gardener. The word gardener was a common last name starting in the 13th century, from the Old French jardineor, and the Old North French gardin, "kitchen garden or orchard."

Example Sentences

Govan introduced two young artist brothers, Kohshin and Delfin Finley, sons of Ron Finley, who is also known as the Gangsta Gardener.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 3, 2024

Your gift will also include a subscription to The American Gardener magazine, discounts on educational programs and garden shows, access to members-only online gardening resources and more.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 20, 2023

Gardener Paul Bignall, who carried out the work for free, said: "To see the smile on Taylor's face is worth more than any money."

From BBC • May 10, 2023

"If inflation falls sharply in the second half of the year, as most analysts expect, this would likely further bolster sentiment," Mr Gardener said.

From BBC • May 2, 2023

She and me shared a birthday now, for I was reborn as Isabel Gardener and that paper proved it.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson

Related Words

• grower
• horticulturist