noun
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a person who grows plants
a vegetable grower
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a plant that grows in a specified way
a fast grower
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a piece of music that is initially unimpressive but becomes more enjoyable after further hearings
Etymology
Origin of grower
Example Sentences
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The loss of these countries is the United States’ gain, as demand for pistachio continues and California remains the only consistent grower for the foreseeable future.
From Salon • May 6, 2026
“Beating estimates across every single product category reinforced that Apple’s strength is consistency, even if it’s not the fastest grower in tech right now,” said Jake Behan, head of capital market at Direxion.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Boswell Co. and grower John Vidovich, who runs the company Sandridge Partners.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Except that in January 2025, Alico—the largest citrus grower in Florida, the largest citrus producer in America—announced in a release that it was done.
From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026
Papa had heard that a grape grower there, named Mr. Patrini, had nice places for farm workers to live.
From "The Circuit: Stories from the Life of a Migrant Child" by Francisco Jiménez
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