gardener
word
/ˈɡɑɹdənɝ/
GAR-duh-nur
/ɡˈɑːdənɐ/
GAH-duh-nuh
Definition
A person whose job or hobby is to take care of plants and gardens.
Usage & Nuances
Can refer to someone employed professionally or a hobbyist. Common collocations: "landscape gardener" (focuses on design), "head gardener" (in charge), "amateur gardener" (for fun). Usually refers to outdoor plant care, not simply houseplant owners.
Spanish: jardinero - jardineraPortuguese (BR): jardineiro - jardineiraPortuguese (PT): jardineiro - jardineiraChinese (Simplified): 园丁Chinese (Traditional): 園丁Hindi: मालीArabic: بستانيBengali: মালীRussian: садовникJapanese: 庭師 - ガーデナーVietnamese: người làm vườnKorean: 정원사Turkish: bahçıvanUrdu: مالیIndonesian: tukang kebun
Example Sentences
My uncle is a gardener.
basic
The gardener waters the flowers every morning.
basic
We hired a gardener to help with our backyard.
basic
You can always spot the gardener—muddy boots and a big smile.
natural
She’s an amazing gardener—her roses always win prizes.
natural
After retiring, he became a passionate gardener.
natural