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gardener

/ˈɡɑːr.dən.ɚ/
gar · den · er

Plural:gardeners
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1

A person who tends, cultivates, and maintains a garden, either as an occupation or as a leisure pursuit.

Example

"The head gardener spent the morning pruning the rose bushes and preparing the soil for spring planting."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Anglo-Norman 'gardiner' and Old Northern French 'gardinier', derived from 'gardin' (garden), ultimately of Germanic origin relating to an enclosure or yard.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Gardener. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/gardener
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