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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Buoyed by high demand for its Nigerian refinery’s initial public offering in multiple African stock markets, Dangote is pursuing the expansion of every unit of his conglomerate, with future IPOs planned for the cement and fertilizer businesses. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026

Apply winter fertilizer in November or December, when grass has stopped growing in cooler weather. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Nov. 2026

Farmers enrolled in the Reel Regenerative program receive three years of sustainable farming practice training with the goal of reducing environmental impacts through reducing the use of water, chemical pesticides and fertilizers. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2026

Changes in Maryland’s climate also have affected her farm, inspiring her and Dear to embrace organic farming practices, including fermenting wood chips into manure rather than using fertilizer. — Tinashe Chingarande, Baltimore Sun, 5 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1661, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing fertilizer

• complete fertilizer

Rhymes for fertilizer

• advertiser
• analyser
• analyzer
• appetizer
• atomizer
• breathalyzer
• colonizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• localizer
• merchandiser
• moisturizer

Kids Definition

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