fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfər-tə-ˌlī-zər 
: one that fertilizes
specifically
: a substance (such as manure or a chemical mixture) used to make soil more fertile
Examples of fertilizer in a Sentence
We only use organic fertilizer in our gardens.
They use chemical fertilizers on their lawn.
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For the frequency of fertilizer applications, follow the instructions on the label.
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Products that saw the largest year-to-year contractions include chemical fertilizer by 29%, soybeans by 23%, and food and farm products by 23%.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Dec. 2025
One car spilled molten sulfur, which is sulfur heated to a liquid state and commonly used in industrial applications, such as fertilizer production.
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Governments and nonprofits now fund programs that teach advanced farming skills and support farmers with equipment, fertilizers, pesticides and seeds.
—Mark Banchereau, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
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Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Dec. 2025
Products that saw the largest year-to-year contractions include chemical fertilizer by 29%, soybeans by 23%, and food and farm products by 23%.
—Arkansas Online, 30 Dec. 2025
One car spilled molten sulfur, which is sulfur heated to a liquid state and commonly used in industrial applications, such as fertilizer production.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 30 Dec. 2025
Governments and nonprofits now fund programs that teach advanced farming skills and support farmers with equipment, fertilizers, pesticides and seeds.
—Mark Banchereau, Fortune, 29 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for fertilizer
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“Fertilizer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fertilizer. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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fertilizer
noun
fer·til·iz·er
ˈfərt-ᵊl-ˌī-zər
: a substance (as manure or a chemical) used to make soil produce larger or more plant life
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