pollinator

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 

: one that pollinates: such as

a

: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers

b

: pollenizer sense 1

Examples of pollinator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Wander through rose gardens, bamboo groves, an edible garden with more than 800 varieties of fruits and vegetables (nearly all of which is donated to local food banks), and a butterfly garden filled with species that attract other pollinators and hummingbirds. —Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025

Flowers produce a rich source of nectar for fall pollinators and migrating hummingbirds. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

These plants are adapted to the specific soils, climate and other local conditions of their region and support the local food web, providing habitat for native wildlife, pollinators and insects. —Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025

The beauty of butterflies and bees are new to the creative arts area at the fair inside the pollinator exhibit. —Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 4 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pollinator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

pollinator

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər 

: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers