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 Word Forms

• undergardener 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

The announcement came on the heels of an agreement with the Coalition of Los Angeles City Unions, which collectively represents gardeners, mechanics and clerks, who will take up to five unpaid holidays in 2026.

From Los Angeles Times

"It's not just the home of the ambassador, but it's also a centre of diplomatic hospitality," says Stephen Crisp, formerly the property's head gardener, who worked there for 37 years until his retirement last year.

From BBC

“This space renews me and the other gardeners who grow plants here. I feel more content when I’m here.”

From Los Angeles Times

Since federal agents had descended on California, apprehending gardeners, day laborers and car wash workers en masse, residents in immigrant-heavy pockets like this one had mostly stayed inside.

From Los Angeles Times

In the weeks since the budget proposal was announced, gardeners on Main and their neighbors have sent letters to representatives, voicing their opposition.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• grower 
• horticulturist