noun
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a person who works in or takes care of a garden as an occupation or pastime
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any bowerbird of the genus Amblyornis
Other Word Forms
- undergardener noun
Etymology
Origin of gardener
1250–1300; Middle English < Old North French gardinier ( Old French jardinier ). See garden, -er 2
Example Sentences
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The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.
From BBC
A gardener by trade, but a keen hobby photographer - the Covid lockdown saw Barry spend more time outside hunting for these organisms.
From BBC
A client had hired him to complete a landscaping job by Christmas, as a present to his wife, and the gardener was determined to deliver.
From Los Angeles Times
Ben, 33, is a gardener, and some of his customers have had deer break down their fences and strip the bark from the trees.
From BBC
The best stocking stuffers, gift shops, gifts under $40, gifts for teens, food gifts, experiences gifts, gifts for gardeners and many more finds are on the L.A.
From Los Angeles Times
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