pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 

: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms

Examples of pollination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Cucumber plants need both male and female flowers for pollination and fruit production. — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 2 July 2026

That, coupled with 90-degree days, puts a lot of stress on livestock production and impacts crop pollination during a crucial time of year. — John Lauritsen, CBS News, 29 June 2026

After pollination the numerous ovaries swell into juicy little drupelets, forming the aggregate fruit. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 June 2026

To ensure successful pollination, plant two different apple varieties nearby, and place the tree in an area with full sun and well-draining soil, rich in organic matter. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 22 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pollination

• cross-pollination
• self-pollination

Rhymes for pollination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of pollinating