fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that fertilizes
specifically
: a substance (such as manure or a chemical mixture) used to make soil more fertile
Examples of fertilizer in a Sentence
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
Tough credit conditions are forcing those with limited cash flows to make decisions about what acres to plant and how much fertilizer to buy, economists say.
—Tom Polansek, Reuters, 4 Feb. 2026
How do fireplace ashes compare to commercial fertilizers?
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
But few travel it, at least not carrying grain downriver or fertilizer up.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌī-zər
: a substance (as manure or a chemical) used to make soil produce larger or more plant life
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