fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that fertilizes
specifically
: a substance (such as manure or a chemical mixture) used to make soil more fertile
Examples of fertilizer in a Sentence
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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In February, the Johnson County commissioners issued a disaster declaration after PFAS chemicals were discovered in soil, water and animal tissue samples collected from agricultural land on which fertilizer made from sewage sludge was used.
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Generally, succulents do not need much if any fertilizer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
If flower production wanes a bit, give them a drink of liquid fertilizer.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The phosphate and fertilizer producer fell 5% after its first-quarter earnings disappointed.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026
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Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Generally, succulents do not need much if any fertilizer.
—Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 12 May 2026
If flower production wanes a bit, give them a drink of liquid fertilizer.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
The phosphate and fertilizer producer fell 5% after its first-quarter earnings disappointed.
—Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 11 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌī-zər
: a substance (as manure or a chemical) used to make soil produce larger or more plant life
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