pollinator

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər How to pronounce pollinator (audio)
: one that pollinates: such as
a
: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers

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The property also has a swimming pond, a pollinator garden, and its own renewable energy power plant offering wind and solar generation. Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024 Outside, there’s a pollinator garden as well as a fire pit, hammock, and a massive deck that’s great for stargazing. Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 3 Nov. 2024 Planting them near turnip plants attracts bees and other pollinators necessary for a healthy crop. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024 According to House Beautiful, the practice—which includes native perennials, wildflower and pollinator gardens, xeriscaping, and lawn reduction—is one of the top landscaping trends in 2024. Kristin Hostetter, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pollinator 

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of pollinator was in 1883

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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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pollinator

noun
pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər How to pronounce pollinator (audio)
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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