fertilizer
2 synonyms and 0 antonyms for fertilizer, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use fertilizer
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
From fertilize + the agent-noun ending -er.
Full origin of fertilizer →Frequently asked questions
What does “fertilizer” mean?
The word “fertilizer” means a natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow. In plain terms, a substance, natural (like compost or manure) or chemical, used to make soil more productive.
How do you pronounce “fertilizer”?
“Fertilizer” is pronounced FUR-tuh-leye-zuh (/ˈfɜːɹtəlaɪzəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fertilizer” in a sentence?
Here is “fertilizer” used in a sentence: “The farmer spread fertilizer across the field before planting.”
What part of speech is “fertilizer”?
“Fertilizer” is a noun.
Is “fertilizer” a common word?
“Fertilizer” is an uncommon word in modern English.