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

Amanda has a small vegetable garden and is adding native plants and pollinator-friendly plants as well. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 Sep. 2026

Purple Coneflower Another North American native, purple coneflowers (Echinacea purpurea) are a favorite of pollinators and birds. — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026

Native Plant Sale Buy native plants to add to your garden or containers to create habitats for birds, pollinators and other wildlife. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

While creating a pollinator habitat is important in backyards, forests also play a critical role, according to Great Mountain Forest president Michael Zarfos. — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 20 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