cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvā-tər 
: one that cultivates
especially
: an implement for loosening the soil while crops are growing
Examples of cultivator in a Sentence
encountered an indigenous people who were experienced cultivators of the soil as well as highly skilled craftsmen
Recent Examples on the Web
The island is home to the Shompen, an indigenous people numbering between 200 and 400, who shun contact with outsiders and are among the last hunters, gatherers, and cultivators.
—
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The role re-designer This confidence cultivator helps employees navigate new career paths without steering away from their sense of purpose.
—Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
At the core of Oud Zarian is an 80-year-old oud from Bangladesh, sourced through a partnership with another storied house, Jalali Agarwood, one of the world’s most respected oud cultivators.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivator
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
M. Rajshekhar, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
The role re-designer This confidence cultivator helps employees navigate new career paths without steering away from their sense of purpose.
—Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Legacy cultivators often use heritage brands to root themselves in cannabis history and culture.
—Sara Payan, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2025
At the core of Oud Zarian is an 80-year-old oud from Bangladesh, sourced through a partnership with another storied house, Jalali Agarwood, one of the world’s most respected oud cultivators.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for cultivator
Cite this Entry
“Cultivator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cultivator. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
Copy CitationKids Definition
cultivator
noun
cul·ti·va·tor
ˈkəl-tə-ˌvāt-ər
: one that cultivates
especially
: a tool or machine to loosen the soil while crops are growing
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share