Word: Gardener

Pronunciation

/ˈɡɑːrdnər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who tends and cultivates a garden, usually professionally. They may plant, water, weed, prune, and maintain plants and lawns. For example: “The gardener was busy pruning the roses.”

Example Sentence: “The estate’s head gardener has been nurturing these rare orchids for years.”

Phrases

• “Green-fingered gardener” refers to someone skilled or passionate about gardening.
• “A labor of love” can describe the work done by a gardener who genuinely enjoys their job.
• “Gardener’s delight” is a phrase often used to describe a plant that is easy to grow or particularly attractive to gardeners.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The botanical garden employs several expert gardeners to care for its extensive collection.”
• “As a hobby, she enjoys being a weekend gardener, tending her vegetable patch every Saturday.”

Synonyms

• Horticulturist
• Groundskeeper
• Landscaper
• Nurseryman
• Gardening specialist
• Landscape gardener
• Garden tender