Fertilizer Meaning
/ˈfɜːtəlaɪzə/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA natural substance that is used to make the ground more suitable for growing plants.
nounA chemical compound created to have the same effect.
Sentence Examples
What's the best fertilizer for tomatoes?
What's the best fertilizer for tomato plants?
What is the best fertilizer for tomato plants?
CEFR Practice Quiz
Farmers spread a nitrogen-rich ____ on the soil to boost crop growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That organic ____ is made from composted plant material and is very effective at feeding your garden.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English fertilize Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusnom. Latin -āriusbor. Proto-Germanic *-ārijaz Proto-West Germanic *-ārī Old English -ere Middle English -ere English -er English fertilizer From fertilize + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"“Complainant reported being threatened by Trump’s then head of security that, if she ever talked of what went on there or who she saw, he would ”end up as fertilizer for the back nine holes like the other c--ts’,” it continued."
— 2026 January 30, Farrah Tomazin, “Woman Told FBI Trump Abused Her at 13, Epstein Files Reveal”, in The Daily Beast, archived from the original on 04 Feb 2026:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
Farmers spread a nitrogen-rich ____ on the soil to boost crop growth.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
That organic ____ is made from composted plant material and is very effective at feeding your garden.