cultivar

noun

cul·​ti·​var ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 

-ˌver

: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation

Examples of cultivar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There are several different cultivars to choose from, and the blue, white and pastel pink colors available are very versatile when combined with other garden plants. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

With so many cultivars available, your best bet is to browse the nursery or online catalogues to see what strikes your fancy. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2026

Creating new varieties of fruit is a lucrative business, and Japan’s luxury cultivars often command whopping prices. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The male cultivars lack the seedpods that drop in the spring and make the tree objectionable to some homeowners. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cultivated + variety

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above