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
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These changes took a toll on pollinators.
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During the summer, the garden blooms with pollinator-friendly plants like nasturtiums, begonias and alyssum, creating a vibrant ecosystem that staff harvests daily.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
More cuts planned to US pollinator research The Beltsville Bee Lab closure is not an isolated case.
—Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Make applications in the evening to limit impact on pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
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Literary Hub, 27 May 2026
During the summer, the garden blooms with pollinator-friendly plants like nasturtiums, begonias and alyssum, creating a vibrant ecosystem that staff harvests daily.
—Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026
More cuts planned to US pollinator research The Beltsville Bee Lab closure is not an isolated case.
—Jennie L. Durant, The Conversation, 26 May 2026
Make applications in the evening to limit impact on pollinators and other beneficial insects.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for pollinator
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 1 Jun. 2026.
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pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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