cultivation

noun

cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
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: the act or art of cultivating or tilling

Examples of cultivation in a Sentence

people of cultivation appreciate the special experience that only live theater can provide
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The company controls the process from cultivation to finished high jewelry. Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 With the right care conditions, such as ample sunlight, well-draining soil, and an ideal location, your journey into pineapple cultivation will be a smooth and enjoyable experience. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026 While the cultivation of a professional persona is nothing new, the idea has been reinvigorated by younger workers. Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 20 May 2026 Bean cultivation dates back thousands of years, and the plants have been a critical part of the human diet throughout history. Joe Hernandez, NPR, 18 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for cultivation

Word History

First Known Use

1553, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of cultivation was in 1553

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“Cultivation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivation. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)
1
: the act or art of cultivating especially the soil
2

Medical Definition

cultivation

noun
cul·​ti·​va·​tion ˌkəl-tə-ˈvā-shən How to pronounce cultivation (audio)

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