pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpä-lə-ˌnā-tər 
: one that pollinates: such as
a
: an agent (such as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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Get inspired by the pollinator garden and create sidewalk chalk masterpieces.
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
For all products, follow the label instructions, and apply in the early morning or evening to avoid exposing pollinators.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Designed as a meditative oasis, the landscape includes two spaces: a spiral path lined by pollinator plantings (above), and a lawn with playful topography and plantings to foster curiosity about the natural world.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
The garden design tool can show what the garden would look like to humans and to pollinators, like bees, which see colours in a completely different way.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
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Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 July 2025
For all products, follow the label instructions, and apply in the early morning or evening to avoid exposing pollinators.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 30 July 2025
Designed as a meditative oasis, the landscape includes two spaces: a spiral path lined by pollinator plantings (above), and a lawn with playful topography and plantings to foster curiosity about the natural world.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2025
The garden design tool can show what the garden would look like to humans and to pollinators, like bees, which see colours in a completely different way.
—Eva Amsen, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for pollinator
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“Pollinator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pollinator. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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pollinator
noun
pol·li·na·tor
ˈpäl-ə-ˌnāt-ər
: something (as an insect) that pollinates flowers
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