cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər 
: one that cultivates
especially
: an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing
Examples of cultivator in a Sentence
encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen
Recent Examples on the Web
The commission offers a range of license types, including cultivators, craft marijuana cooperatives, product manufacturers, retailers, research facilities, independent testing laboratories, transporters and microbusinesses.
—
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Amy Wessner, a Mountain View resident, bought fresh vegetables from Swank Farms, a cultivator from Hollister.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivator
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
State House News Service, Boston Herald, 16 Feb. 2026
Several defendants are members of the Ohio Cannabis Coalition, a marijuana trade association representing cultivators, dispensaries, processors and testing labs.
—Jessie Balmert, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Feb. 2026
Breeder-educator James Loud brings yet another angle, centering on genetics literacy, breeder certification and transparent breeding practices that appeal to both hobbyists and more experienced cultivators.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2025
Amy Wessner, a Mountain View resident, bought fresh vegetables from Swank Farms, a cultivator from Hollister.
—Kyle Martin, Mercury News, 29 Nov. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivator
Cite this Entry
“Cultivator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivator. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt-ər
: one that cultivates
especially
: a tool or machine to loosen the soil while crops are growing
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
