noun Uncommon

fertilizer

FUR-tuh-leye-zuh

Fertilizer (noun) means a natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow. Example: “The farmer spread fertilizer across the field before planting.”

noun

A natural or chemical substance added to soil to help plants grow.

"The farmer spread fertilizer across the field before planting."

"Compost makes an excellent natural fertilizer."

How to use fertilizer

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA substance, natural (like compost or manure) or chemical, used to make soil more productive.

UK vs US

British English also spells this "fertiliser."

Common pairings

chemical fertilizer organic fertilizer spread fertilizer

Word forms

fertilizers plural

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Etymology

From fertilize + the agent-noun ending -er.

Synonyms

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fertiliser plant food

Rhymes for fertilizer

organizer womanizer appetizer stabilizer synthesizer moisturizer sympathizer tranquilizer

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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.