horticulturist

American  

[hawr-ti-kuhl-cher-ist] / ˌhɔr tɪˈkʌl tʃər ɪst /

noun

1. a person whose research or business involves the cultivation of flowers, fruits, vegetables, or ornamental plants.

   The visiting lecturer, a horticulturist from Australia, will explain some techniques to help protect and acclimatize tropical plants.

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Etymology

Origin of horticulturist

horticultur(e) ( def. ) + -ist ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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horticulturist

Grapes: In the mid-1800s a horticulturist in Massachusetts invented the perfect grape, to much fanfare.

From Slate ● Oct. 24, 2026

A festive display based on the importance of nature in our lives, created by horticulturist Jamie Butterworth, will feature at the event.

From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025

The robots provide multiple benefits beyond labor savings, according to Brian Flynn, the horticulturist with the city’s grounds division.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 30, 2025

President Kennedy commissioned Rachel Lambert “Bunny” Mellon, at the time the country’s top horticulturist, to redesign the space.

From Salon ● Aug. 23, 2025

The horticulturist had to carry about in his head a whole dictionary of French botanical terms if he meant to make a living.

From Pretty Michal by Mór Jókai

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