grower

[groh-er]

noun

1. a person who grows something.

   He is a grower of flowers and vegetables.

2. a person or thing that grows in a certain way.

   This plant is a quick grower.

ˈgrower

/ ˈɡrəʊə /

noun

1. a person who grows plants

   a vegetable grower

2. a plant that grows in a specified way

   a fast grower

3. a piece of music that is initially unimpressive but becomes more enjoyable after further hearings

Word History and Origins

Origin of grower¹

First recorded in 1555–65; grow + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Across the Mississippi River from Kindred, an Iowa soybean grower, Morey Hill, has traveled to Cambodia several times this year, and as recently as last week.

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Ms Twigg added that some Dutch growers had reduced production because of the rising cost of energy across Europe - and some, she said, had folded altogether.

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The high price of fuel and power cuts meant water pumps were out of reach, and many growers were already burdened with debt.

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After dominating the U.S. for decades, California avocado farmers have been lapped by Mexican growers offering cheaper fruit.

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Broccoli growers are particularly struggling with a lack of water and bone-dry soils, with yields cut by more than 50%, quality affected and shoppers warned to expect smaller vegetables on the shelves.

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