Gardener
ˈɡɑːrdnər
Definitions
A person who cultivates and tends a garden, either professionally or as a hobby.
ˈɡɑːrdnər
A person who cultivates and tends a garden.
The gardener carefully pruned the roses.
💡 Simply: Imagine someone who loves making plants grow! A gardener takes care of the plants in a garden – they water them, trim them, and make sure they get enough sunlight.
👶 For kids: A gardener is someone who takes care of a garden and makes plants grow.
More Examples
He employed a gardener to maintain the estate's extensive grounds.
My grandmother was a passionate gardener, always experimenting with new plants.
How It's Used
"Professional gardeners often have extensive knowledge of plant species."
"She hired a gardener to maintain her rose bushes."
From Middle English *gardiner*, from Old French *gardinier*, from *gardin* ('garden') + *-ier* (suffix indicating an occupation).
The word 'gardener' has been in use since the Middle Ages, reflecting the importance of gardens and horticulture in daily life.
Memory tip
Think of someone who *gardens* - they are a *gardener*!
Word Origin
"One who works in a garden, from *gardin* (garden) + *-ier* (occupational suffix)"