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Planting

Verb / ˈplæntɪŋ / Another word for planting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of putting a plant in the ground to grow.

Synonyms & similar words

constitute found establish institute plant implant embed engraft set imbed sowing seeding transplanting replanting propagation cultivation farming gardening nursery floriculture horticulture arboriculture landscaping tilling plowing harvesting growing breeding germination sprouting

Synonyms by register

Formal

cultivation sowing seeding propagation

Informal

setting out putting in getting in

Literary

implantation engraftment

Antonyms

harvesting reaping gathering uprooting destroying removing

Common collocations

  • tree planting
  • seed planting
  • vegetable planting
  • spring planting
  • fall planting
  • direct planting
  • transplant planting

Word family

noun planting
verb plant
adjective plantable

Usage note

While 'planting' can refer to the act of putting seeds or young plants into the ground, it also commonly refers to the resulting arrangement of plants, such as in a garden design.

Example sentences

  1. I am planting a flower in the flower bed.
  2. My mom is planting vegetables in the garden.
  3. The farmer is planting seeds in the field.
  4. We are planting trees in the park.
  5. She is planting herbs in the pot.

Quotes

  • The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. - Chinese Proverb
  • I am not a gardener. I am a plant designer. - Roberto Burle Marx
  • The earth laughs in flowers. - Ralph Waldo Emerson

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