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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Abelias are light feeders and only require a spring application of slow-release fertilizer.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
From asparagus to aubergines, all vegetables served in the restaurants are grown onsite in greenhouses and organic gardens, using only chemical-free fertilizers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Benefits of Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds act as a slow-release fertilizer when mixed into the top few inches of soil.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2019, the festival also taps into the ecological challenges facing the Mediterranean port city of Gabès in Southern Tunisia, linked to an aging chemical factory producing phosphate fertilizers, as a hub for thinking about a different future for the city and its local population.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
From asparagus to aubergines, all vegetables served in the restaurants are grown onsite in greenhouses and organic gardens, using only chemical-free fertilizers.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Feb. 2026
Benefits of Coffee Grounds Coffee grounds act as a slow-release fertilizer when mixed into the top few inches of soil.
—Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Launched in 2019, the festival also taps into the ecological challenges facing the Mediterranean port city of Gabès in Southern Tunisia, linked to an aging chemical factory producing phosphate fertilizers, as a hub for thinking about a different future for the city and its local population.
—Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 17 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 24 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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