grower

[groh-er]

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noun

a person who grows something: He is a grower of flowers and vegetables.
a person or thing that grows in a certain way: This plant is a quick grower.

Origin of grower

First recorded in 1555–65; grow + -er¹

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Related Words

producer farmer breeder agriculturist

Examples from the Web for grower

Contemporary Examples

He mentions a grower in the northern city of Amol whose financial situation has improved dramatically.
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August 10, 2014
I will be drinking more Champagne this year—more of the grower producers specifically.
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Jordan Salcito
January 11, 2014
Meanwhile, during the past several years in Champagne, the “Grower” movement has gained momentum and aplomb.
Champagne Goes Rogue
Jordan Salcito
December 28, 2013
One of the great wine trends this year has been the growing popularity of grower Champagnes.
The Best Thanksgiving Wines
Sophie Menin
November 19, 2010
The restaurant favors small, sustainable producers, and carries only grower Champagnes.
Designer Champagne
Amy Cortese
December 29, 2009

Historical Examples

Second, by the sale of a contract for delivery the grower would be assured of this price.
Herbert Hoover
Vernon Kellogg
Bagging often enables the grower to sell his crop as a fancy product.
Manual of American Grape-Growing
U. P. Hedrick
This should not discourage the grower or cause him to uproot his trees.
Walnut Growing in Oregon
Various
It is the business of the grower not only to supply the demand, but to create it.
The Cauliflower
A. A. Crozier
The grower would better not attempt the making of nursery trees.
The Apple-Tree
L. H. Bailey

British Dictionary definitions for grower

grower

noun

a person who grows plantsa vegetable grower
a plant that grows in a specified waya fast grower
a piece of music that is initially unimpressive but becomes more enjoyable after further hearings

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Word Origin and History for grower

n.

"one who produces," mid-15c., agent noun from grow.

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Examples from the Web for grower

Contemporary Examples

He mentions a grower in the northern city of Amol whose financial situation has improved dramatically.

I will be drinking more Champagne this year—more of the grower producers specifically.

Meanwhile, during the past several years in Champagne, the “Grower” movement has gained momentum and aplomb.

One of the great wine trends this year has been the growing popularity of grower Champagnes.

The restaurant favors small, sustainable producers, and carries only grower Champagnes.

Historical Examples

Second, by the sale of a contract for delivery the grower would be assured of this price.

Bagging often enables the grower to sell his crop as a fancy product.

This should not discourage the grower or cause him to uproot his trees.

It is the business of the grower not only to supply the demand, but to create it.

The grower would better not attempt the making of nursery trees.

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Word Origin and History for grower

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Origin of grower