agricultural

adjective

ag·​ri·​cul·​tur·​al ˌa-gri-ˈkəl-ch(ə-)rəl How to pronounce agricultural (audio)
Synonyms of agriculturalnext
: of, relating to, used in, or concerned with agriculture
agriculturally adverb

Synonyms of agricultural

Examples of agricultural in a Sentence

the state's main agricultural product he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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Three temporary rock barriers have been constructed across South Delta channels to maintain water levels for agricultural activities in the South Delta. Reeti Malhotra june 5, Sacbee.com, 6 June 2026 The United States is Canada’s largest agricultural importer, supplying upwards of $3 billion in live animals and other animal products in 2024, according to USDA data. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 6 June 2026 Meanwhile, many of Montana’s landowners consider the entire discussion flawed, because corner-crossers could upset a precarious balance between agricultural producers and sportsmen. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026 After objections from the agricultural community, a bill passed this legislative session will increase the number of hours before overtime is required to 56 in 2027. Alan Gionet, CBS News, 4 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for agricultural

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of agricultural was in 1661

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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agricultural. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

agricultural

adjective
ag·​ri·​cul·​tur·​al ˌag-ri-ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce agricultural (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or used in agriculture
agricultural machinery
2
: engaged in or concerned with agriculture
an agricultural society
agriculturally
adverb

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