cultivator

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tor ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər 

: one that cultivates

especially : an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing

Synonyms

• farmer

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

Matías Litvak – An Argentine cultivator and activist based in Israel, Litvak oversaw cannabis R&D at Bar-Ilan University’s grow facilities. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025

To make their product, the food company’s scientists collect living cells from Pacific salmon and grow them in cell cultivators that mimic the inside of a wild fish—controlling factors like temperature, pH and nutrients, per their website. —Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 June 2025

That margin of protection may matter less to indoor or greenhouse cultivators. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Additionally, licensed cannabis cultivators have faced challenges in the industry’s evolving landscape. —Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 29 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing cultivator

• rotary cultivator

Rhymes for cultivator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids 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