fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
(ˌ)fər-ˈti-lə-tē 
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birth rate of a population
Examples of fertility in a Sentence
She studied the effects of pollution on the fertility of the local fish population.
The doctor ordered a test of his fertility.
The area is known for its soil fertility.
the fertility of his imagination
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The 56-year-old former TV personality denied that, telling Vogue the mermaid-like sculpture is meant to depict Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, fertility, war and gold.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Sánchez has said the statue is Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, fertility, war, and gold.
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Dressing gardens with compost helps improve soil structure and fertility, supports sustainable gardening practices, keeps ecosystems in balance and can reduce greenhouse gases, agriculturists tell us.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Toney didn't use any fertility drugs and shared that multiples don't run in her family.
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Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
Sánchez has said the statue is Freyja, the Norse goddess of love, fertility, war, and gold.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 7 May 2026
Dressing gardens with compost helps improve soil structure and fertility, supports sustainable gardening practices, keeps ecosystems in balance and can reduce greenhouse gases, agriculturists tell us.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
Toney didn't use any fertility drugs and shared that multiples don't run in her family.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fertility
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“Fertility.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertility. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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fertility
noun
fer·til·i·ty
(ˌ)fər-ˈtil-ət-ē
plural fertilities
1
: the quality or state of being fertile
2
: the birth rate of a population
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