# pollination

/ˌpɑɫəˈneɪʃən/ (US) · /pˌɒlɪnˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/pollination
Updated: 2026-05-18

## Definition

the process of moving pollen from the male part of a flower to the female part. This is how many plants make new seeds and grow more plants.

For teachers: the transfer of pollen from the anther to the stigma of a flower, which is necessary for the fertilization of the ovule.

## Examples

- Bees help with the pollination of many garden flowers.
- The lack of bees in the region led to a significant decrease in the pollination of local crops.
- Successful pollination is a delicate balance between the structural design of the flower and the specific behaviors of the insects or birds that visit it.

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