plant food

noun
UK: /ˈplɑːnt fuːd/
US: /ˈplænt fuːd/

  1. A substance added to soil or water to provide nutrients for plants.

    1. I added some plant food to my tomato plants.
    2. The gardener uses a special plant food to ensure healthy growth of his roses.

Synonyms

fertilizer

Frequently Asked Questions

The phonetic transcription of "plant food" is /ˈplɑːnt fuːd/ in British English and /ˈplænt fuːd/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "plant food": fertilizer.

Example usage of "plant food": "I added some plant food to my tomato plants.". More examples on the page.