grower

American  

[groh-er] / ˈgroʊ ər /

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.

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ˈgrower British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of grower

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

Example Sentences

The USDA’s Prospective Plantings report is based primarily on surveys conducted during the first two weeks of March, reflecting growers’ plans at that time.

From Barron's

As a prominent labour organiser, Chavez helped lead a major strike against Delano grape growers in the 1960s, which sparked boycotts across the country, in order to gain better wages and conditions for workers.

From BBC

Jacobsen, an almond and raisin grape grower, tracked his chill hours carefully all winter.

From The Wall Street Journal

“That will impact our cash flow. We have to pay the growers for them.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We will see that in the next harvest and then it’s too late, so now is really the time to support the growers in their decisions,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• breeder
• farmer
• producer