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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Last year, about 14 million bees escaped after a tractor-trailer carrying more than 70,000 pounds of pollinator hives rolled over in northern Washington state.
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Lenhart especially likes sedum 'Autumn Joy,’ a pollinator magnet with long-blooming coral flowers.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
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Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Fragrant flowers create a welcoming atmosphere and attract beneficial pollinators.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 2026
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CBS News,
23 June 2026
Lenhart especially likes sedum 'Autumn Joy,’ a pollinator magnet with long-blooming coral flowers.
—
Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
23 June 2026
Enjoy caramel-colored foliage in spring and fall and pink blooms throughout summer that attract pollinators.
—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
Fragrant flowers create a welcoming atmosphere and attract beneficial pollinators.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
22 June 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 30 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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