biodynamic

adjective

bio·​dy·​nam·​ic ˌbī-(ˌ)ō-di-ˈna-mik How to pronounce biodynamic (audio)
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1
: of or relating to a system of farming that follows a sustainable, holistic approach which uses only organic, usually locally-sourced materials for fertilizing and soil conditioning, views the farm as a closed, diversified ecosystem, and often bases farming activities on lunar cycles
biodynamic practices
… these wines are distinctive and delicious. And … an increasing number of them are made from organic grapes or according to biodynamic principals, only deepening their purity and unique sense of place.Wine Spectator
The shop features plants, herb seasonings, and herb teas all grown on the property by means of biodynamic methods.Anthony Hitchcock and Jean Lindgren
2
: grown by or utilizing biodynamic farming
biodynamic vegetables
a biodynamic vineyard
biodynamically adverb
cultivated biodynamically
biodynamics noun, plural in form but singular in construction
To proponents of biodynamics, the soil is not just a medium in which living things grow; the soil is itself a living organism. Bill St. John

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To maximize this sense of place, Hamel estate has been Demeter certified biodynamic since 2015. Michelle Williams, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025 There’s nearly nothing chicer than a gorgeous vessel and tongs for dropping some perfectly square cubes into your crystal glass, or a full display of biodynamic wines chilled, in a big silver tub. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 17 June 2025 The show highlights farmers and ranchers using sustainable, regenerative and biodynamic practices that give back to the land, including Jones Farms Organics, which grows potatoes and rye in Hooper; Sustainable Settings dairy ranch in Carbondale; and Aquila Cellars winery in Paonia. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 12 May 2025 The restaurant’s menu highlights organic, natural, and biodynamic wines paired with raw or cooked farm cheeses in traditional or modern versions. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024 See All Example Sentences for biodynamic

Word History

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of biodynamic was in 1937

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“Biodynamic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biodynamic. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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