cultivar

noun

cul·​ti·​var ˈkəl-tə-ˌvär 

-ˌver

: an organism and especially one of an agricultural or horticultural variety or strain originating and persistent under cultivation

Examples of cultivar in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Rich, moist but well-drained Clematis There are more than 300 clematis species and numerous cultivars, and their heat tolerance varies, so make sure to look for a clematis that stands up to hot summers. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 July 2026

Its elegant flowers range in color from green to dark burgundy, depending on the cultivar. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 6 July 2026

Different strains, or cultivars, come with different concentrations of either or both. — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 6 July 2026

Include native cultivars that bloom at different times of year in your flower beds. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 6 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

cultivated + variety

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above