Synonyms for

Fertilizer

Verb / ˈfɜ:tʌˌlaɪzɜ: / Another word for fertilizer — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Fertilizer is a substance that is added to soil to help plants grow better.

Synonyms & similar words

plantfood fertiliser manure compost nutrient mulch

Synonyms by register

Formal

manure compost amendment soil conditioner

Informal

plant food grow stuff

Literary

life-giver earth's bounty

Antonyms

sterilizer poison inhibitor weedkiller herbicide contaminant

Common collocations

  • apply fertilizer
  • organic fertilizer
  • chemical fertilizer
  • liquid fertilizer
  • granular fertilizer
  • soil fertility
  • fertilizer runoff

Word family

noun fertilizer
verb fertilize
adjective fertilized
adverb fertilizingly

Usage note

Fertilizer is a substance added to soil to increase its fertility. It is commonly used in agriculture and gardening.

Example sentences

  1. I used fertilizer to help my flowers grow.
  2. My dad put fertilizer on the lawn to help the grass grow.
  3. We added fertilizer to our vegetable garden to make the vegetables grow bigger.
  4. Without fertilizer, plants may not grow as well.
  5. Fertilizer helps give plants the nutrients they need to grow.

Quotes

  • Fertilizer does no good in a heap, but a little spread around works miracles all over.
  • Fertilizer does not make a crop, but it puts the crop in condition to use the plant food.
  • A little fertilizer does a lot of good, a lot of fertilizer does nothing but harm.

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