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. garden.

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ˈgardener 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

Example Sentences

Jurors were told she lived some of the time in the UK where she was provided with a housekeeper, nanny, gardener and window cleaner.

From BBC

Following the demolition, Cowlin said there had been incidents of people claiming they were her gardener, or even her grandchildren, and pinching things.

From BBC

The case that Bayer petitioned the Supreme Court to take on involves a Missouri gardener who used the weedkiller for years.

From The Wall Street Journal

Fiona said she hopes her fellow traitors get to the final, but is also rooting for creative director Matthew and gardener James.

From BBC

My mother, Susan, was a terrific gardener and is still passionate about landscaping.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• grower
• horticulturist