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

This pollination of cross-industry skills along with unique career paths has the opportunity to build a more resilient workforce. —Kate Wieczorek, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025

Birds play a crucial role in their ecosystems, carrying out essential functions like insect control, pollination and serving as a food source for other species. —Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Mar. 2025

Hives that are stolen from an orchard hurt the grower who needs them for pollination, but the direct loss falls on those who own the bees. —Jake Goodrick, Sacramento Bee, 18 Feb. 2025

The understory is teeming with insects like butterflies, bees and beetles, which play critical roles in pollination and decomposition. —Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Jan. 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