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, the mighty lavender—a favorite of humans and pollinators alike—is an all-year bloomer, and its amazing purple flowers will naturally scent your home daily. —Kate Nateras, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026

While studies have been done to see how these chemicals affect animals, including some pollinators, there are no tests observing how those pesticides will react with each other in a bee's body. —Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 June 2026

Sweet-smelling and beloved by pollinators, most forms of honeysuckle can quickly become invasive. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 June 2026

Guests milk goats, walk down hydroponic rows, learn how edible flowers act as pollinators in pesticide-free ecosystems, and sit down for farm-to-table meals meant to spark conversation. —Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 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