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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Use a fertilizer for acid-loving plants, and avoid any that contain nitrates or chlorides, which can kill the roots.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Nutrient inputs include decaying leaf litter and bird excrement that are deposited in the pool directly, along with fertilizer runoff and sewage, which enters the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.
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Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Don’t Prune Just like fertilizer, pruning vegetables during hot weather can increase the risk of plant stress.
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Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Highlighting the fact many industries remain dependent on oil and gas, including petrochemicals, fertilizers, and food production, Al-Rumayyan added that growing demand from AI technologies will further increase global energy needs.
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Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
23 June 2026
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 June 2026
Nutrient inputs include decaying leaf litter and bird excrement that are deposited in the pool directly, along with fertilizer runoff and sewage, which enters the Potomac River and the Tidal Basin.
—
Tracy Grant,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
23 June 2026
Don’t Prune Just like fertilizer, pruning vegetables during hot weather can increase the risk of plant stress.
—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 June 2026
Highlighting the fact many industries remain dependent on oil and gas, including petrochemicals, fertilizers, and food production, Al-Rumayyan added that growing demand from AI technologies will further increase global energy needs.
—
Melissa Hancock,
Fortune,
23 June 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 3 Jul. 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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