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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With the strait closed, fertilizer shipments from the Persian Gulf slumped and prices rose, affecting countries all around the world that import fertilizer.
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Plants that require rich soil benefit from annual fertilizer applications, typically in spring.
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Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
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Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Avoid root disturbance when transplanting, under or over-watering, overcrowding, intense heat and sun, and too much nitrogen in fertilizers.
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Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
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Joe Hernandez,
NPR,
3 July 2026
Plants that require rich soil benefit from annual fertilizer applications, typically in spring.
—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
3 July 2026
By waiving the legislation, foreign vessels could facilitate the transport of petroleum and fertilizer throughout the country’s ports, thus reducing potential supply disruptions that could further hike fuel prices.
—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
2 July 2026
Avoid root disturbance when transplanting, under or over-watering, overcrowding, intense heat and sun, and too much nitrogen in fertilizers.
—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
2 July 2026
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 6 Jul. 2026.
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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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