cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
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: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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Prune plants judiciously and hand weed around the base of plants to avoid damaging roots during cultivation. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 May 2026 Approximately 260,000 hectares are dedicated to coca leaf cultivation. Roberto Andrés, The Dial, 28 May 2026 As legalization spread state by state, companies rushed to secure licenses, build cultivation sites and plant flags in as many markets as possible. Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 27 May 2026 Cannibus cultivation conforms with the agricultural zoning on the property. Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cultivation was in 1553

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
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: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)

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