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

However, row covers must be removed once blossoms appear to allow for pollination. —Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 23 June 2025

They were paid lower prices for their almonds because of a lingering surplus from 2020 — which had seen ideal weather for pollination, and record yields. —Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025

In states like Oregon and California, where multiple farms may operate side-by-side with varying genetics and practices, unwanted pollination is a real threat to yield and consistency. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025

Also worth noting: at least two different varieties of plants are necessary for proper pollination. —Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 16 May 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