PLANT FOOD Synonyms: 20 Similar and Opposite Words

plant food

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Definition of plant food

as in fertilizer

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Recent Examples of plant food Foods rich in prebiotics Prebiotic foods are mostly fiber-rich plant foods that help feed healthy bacteria. — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026 Many fertilizers on the market, both liquid and solid plant food, can aid in the growth of your house plants. — Haniya Rae, Martha Stewart, 5 May 2026 The company started as an urban mushroom farm in Oakland, CA, that then grew into a national organic gardening brand built around soils, heirloom seeds, plant food, and beginner-friendly grow kits. — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 20 Apr. 2026 Higher plant food prices are not going to do much to affect prices of such specialty crops. — Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for plant food

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Raffles Bali also takes a responsible approach to waste management, using compost fertilizer made from kitchen and landscape waste and repurposing calcium carbonate-rich eggshells from the restaurants for organic fertilizer in the herb garden.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
As Central America faces the possibility of severe drought, food insecurity, and high costs for fuel and fertilizer, regional governments will likely have to suspend fuel taxes (and forgo substantial revenues) to head off protests.

— DAN RESTREPO, Foreign Affairs, 30 Sep. 2026

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Yesterday, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis arrived at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in coordinating Thom Browne skirt suits, putting a distinctly preppy spin on mother-daughter dressing.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Earlier this week, the 29-year-old model seamlessly blended classic autumnal staples with sporty accessories for a fresh twist on transitional dressing.

— Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 23 Sep. 2026

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