Definition

A person who takes care of a garden, growing plants and flowers either for enjoyment or as a job.

Example

The gardener planted new flowers in the spring.

Conversation

I just hired a new gardener for my backyard.

That sounds great! What are they going to do?

They're going to plant some flowers and maintain the lawn.

Nice! A good gardener can really make a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Gardener → It is formed from "garden" (from Old French *garden*, meaning an enclosed space for growing plants) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A gardener is a person who tends to a garden or grows plants.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who works in an 'enclosed space for growing plants' — that's what a gardener does.

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