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

Both the governor and the secretary listed a combination of lower market prices for farm products plus rising fertilizer, machinery and labor costs as a severe squeeze on the farm economy. —Cristina Larue, Arkansas Online, 16 Sep. 2025

While actively growing, fertilize with a balanced slow release granular vegetable fertilizer (such as 10-10-10). —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025

As are the cases with respect to steel, fertilizer, sugar, and other raw materials, shipping services are production inputs. —Dan Ikenson, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025

With stable nuclear energy feeding ammonia production, fertilizers could move closer to a carbon-neutral future. —Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 16 Sep. 2025

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
• crystallizer
• digitizer
• equalizer
• localizer
• merchandiser

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