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

Creating new varieties of fruit is a lucrative business, and Japan’s luxury cultivars often command whopping prices. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 19 Sep. 2026

The male cultivars lack the seedpods that drop in the spring and make the tree objectionable to some homeowners. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Sep. 2026

Look for the hybrid cultivar ‘Autumn Brilliance’ for unmatched fall foliage. — Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2026

Winterberry is low maintenance and a good foundation plant with several cultivars available. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

cultivated + variety

First Known Use

1923, in the meaning defined above