pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 

: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms

Examples of pollination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The ability to reproduce asexually without seeds or pollination (i.e., vegetative reproduction through tubers) enabled the plants to stabilize beneficial hybrid gene combinations and establish themselves in diverse environments. —Jay Kakade july 31, New Atlas, 31 July 2025

During this time of year -- the peak of summer -- corn is at the peak of production maturity, where pollination is happening and grain fill begins, which causes the corn to sweat more efficiently. —Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 24 July 2025

Employees also raise bees for honey consumption and to enhance pollination in the fields. —Aileen Weintraub, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2025

Farmers faced a rocky start to the season as February storms brought rain, hail and wind that hampered pollination, the USDA report said. —Tina Li, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pollination

• cross-pollination
• self-pollination

Rhymes for pollination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of pollinating