agricultural

adjective

ag·​ri·​cul·​tur·​al ˌa-gri-ˈkəl-ch(ə-)rəl How to pronounce agricultural (audio)
: of, relating to, used in, or concerned with agriculture
agriculturally adverb

Examples of agricultural in a Sentence

the state's main agricultural product he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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Since bacteria can enter into the water through sewage discharge and agricultural runoff, national and local authorities test thousands of water spots, including beaches, rivers, and swimming holes. Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 Beyond Good chocolate, which our for-profit agricultural fund has invested in, makes beautiful chocolate out of Madagascar and Uganda. Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 1 Aug. 2025 The centers use digital agricultural systems—technology like drones, robots, and AI—to help local growers maximize their farmland’s potential. Cecilia Hult, Fortune, 31 July 2025 The United States' largest exports to India are crude oil and machinery, including agricultural and construction equipment. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for agricultural

Word History

First Known Use

1661, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agricultural was in 1661

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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agricultural. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

agricultural

adjective
ag·​ri·​cul·​tur·​al ˌag-ri-ˈkəlch-(ə-)rəl How to pronounce agricultural (audio)
1
: of, relating to, or used in agriculture
agricultural machinery
2
: engaged in or concerned with agriculture
an agricultural society
agriculturally
adverb

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