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

Yes, tarantula hawks are active and important pollinators of milkweed. — Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026

Blooming in rich shades of red, orange, yellow, pink, and purple, daylilies are drought-tolerant pollinator favorites. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 16 Sep. 2026

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

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