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 of cultivator

• 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

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

Executive Director of the Office of Medical Cannabis Cannon Armstrong said three cultivators are in the process of growing. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025

Colorado regulators fined more than 40 cannabis cultivators and manufacturers over the last five years for failing to comply with testing requirements. —Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 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