cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər 
: one that cultivates
especially
: an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing
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encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen
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Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins, a direct-to-consumer plant cultivator renowned for their extensive rose offerings, says this fast-draining soil type features a loose texture that quickly warms in spring and can be found in coastal zones or areas with dry climates.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Use a rake or cultivator to break it up and work it into the soil if possible; otherwise, add it to your compost pile, and spread a fresh layer of mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
The kid who grew up in Selma — in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where grapes, raisins and nuts are grown — Cox became the key cultivator of a new crop of Braves, many of whom would shape the Atlanta club for generations.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This 3-piece stainless steel gardening tool set includes a trowel, cultivator, and weeder, all with handles boasting a pink floral pattern.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 24 May 2026
Use a rake or cultivator to break it up and work it into the soil if possible; otherwise, add it to your compost pile, and spread a fresh layer of mulch.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026
The kid who grew up in Selma — in the heart of California’s Central Valley, where grapes, raisins and nuts are grown — Cox became the key cultivator of a new crop of Braves, many of whom would shape the Atlanta club for generations.
—Levi Weaver, New York Times, 14 May 2026
This 3-piece stainless steel gardening tool set includes a trowel, cultivator, and weeder, all with handles boasting a pink floral pattern.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 4 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for cultivator
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“Cultivator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivator. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt-ər
: one that cultivates
especially
: a tool or machine to loosen the soil while crops are growing
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