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

In partnership with Butterfly Pavilion, families can also explore interactive moments, educational displays and a kid-friendly scavenger hunt celebrating the magic of pollinators. —Laura Daily, Denver Post, 3 June 2026

Also enjoy tours of the Nectar Garden, lively puppet shows, special presentations about pollinators, family-friendly nature crafts and live music. —Hema Sivanandam, Mercury News, 1 June 2026

Wasps are integral pollinators, such is the interconnected food web. —Lauren David, Southern Living, 1 June 2026

Chemical wasp treatments are common, but these can also do more harm to other pollinators and expose your family to harmful chemicals. —Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 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