pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpä-lə-ˈnā-shən 

: the transfer of pollen from an anther to the stigma in angiosperms or from the microsporangium to the micropyle in gymnosperms

Examples of pollination in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Male and female plants also bloom at different times, meaning botanists often have to play an active role in their reproduction by facilitating pollination. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025

In the case of fruit trees and bulbs, without the requisite dose of winter cold, flowers may open early when weather conditions would not be optimal for pollination or when pollinating bees and other insects would not yet be active. —Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 12 Apr. 2025

Without that pollination, almond trees produce only 200 pounds of nuts per acre. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2025

Here’s what sets it apart: AI-Powered Climate Control: Propriety machine-learning technology adjusts temperature, light, humidity and pollination in real-time to optimize berry growth. —Chrissy Tracey, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1873, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing pollination

• cross-pollination
• self-pollination

Rhymes for pollination

• abdication
• aberration
• abjuration
• abnegation
• abrogation
• acceptation
• acclamation
• acclimation
• accusation
• activation
• actuation
• acylation

Kids Definition

pollination

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tion ˌpäl-ə-ˈnā-shən 

: the act or process of pollinating