pollinator

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 

: one that pollinates: such as

a

: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers

b

: pollenizer sense 1

Examples of pollinator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With pollinators out looking for abundant food at this time of year and preparing for winter, subsequent fruit development will not be far behind. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

This ongoing restoration is transforming 10 acres of land once overtaken by aggressive invasive plants into a thriving native meadow that provides valuable habitat for pollinators, birds and other wildlife. — Will Richmond, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

Bridal wreath spirea develops a dense, arching shape that provides an ideal home for your yard’s pollinators and birds. — Lee Wallender, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026

Wasps are predators to other insects and decent-enough pollinators on their own. — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pollinator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Kids Definition

pollinator

noun

pol·​li·​na·​tor ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər 

: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers