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

Trump knows, if the war doesn’t end soon, global oil, fertilizer and other commodities shortages will clamp down on the global economy. —John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 June 2026

Next steps are usually fertilization, but there was no fertilizer. —Angela Hatem, Parents, 9 June 2026

Use Corn Gluten Meal A byproduct of the corn milling process, corn gluten meal is a natural pre-emergent weed control and fertilizer. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2026

Grass clippings act as a natural fertilizer, returning nutrients like nitrogen to the soil and promoting healthy growth. —Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 7 June 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