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

Higher carbon dioxide levels increase plant growth, leading to longer pollination periods and more pollen produced by plants. —Levi Keller, The Conversation, 5 May 2026

Plant in blocks rather than rows to ensure proper pollination, which leads to those full, golden ears every Southern cook loves. —Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 2 May 2026

As companion plants for celery, cosmos attract beneficial insects such as ladybugs, lacewings, hoverflies, and parasitic wasps, providing natural pest control and supporting pollination. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2026

These bees rarely sting and play a crucial role in pollination, especially for early-season crops and wildflowers. —Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 23 Apr. 2026

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