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

Lady Constance covered her mouth with one hand as if she did not want the gardener to hear, although she spoke just as loudly as before.

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Man-soo is a constant gardener who uses strong wires to twist roots and branches as he needs; their later use suggests the unnatural shapes into which the capitalist system twists humans.

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The harlequin lady beetle has helped farmers and gardeners control plant-eating pests, and defenders argue it is basically harmless.

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Another option is the Gardens House, which was once the residence of the head gardener on the Sandringham estate.

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The Grade II-listed Royal Lodge on the Windsor estate boasts a gardener's cottage, a Chapel Lodge, six-bedroom cottage and security accommodation.

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Related Words

• grower 
• horticulturist