cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
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: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

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Acquiring a medical-marijuana license, setting up cultivation and processing facilities and securing dispensary locations in Florida costs tens of millions of dollars. Dara Kam, Sun Sentinel, 17 June 2025 From sustainable packaging to organic cultivation, the cannabis industry is blossoming with green innovations that align with conscious consumption. Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 17 June 2025 Experts said the layer of soil where the artifacts were discovered has been severely disturbed by years of cultivation, making a full-scale excavation of the site unnecessary. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 10 June 2025 The estate boasts two main soil types, both considered ideal for the cultivation of Sangiovese. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cultivation was in 1553

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
1
: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)

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