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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Reacting to the judgement, equity lawyer and Oxford University academic Dr Julius Grower said: "The strongest possible win for the lenders was this outcome and they got it."
From BBC • Aug. 1, 2025
Grower Terry Mines has been warring with Trinity officials for years.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 9, 2022
“The last few months have taught us that our food system is a little more precarious than we realized,” Vance said in an August 2020 article in Greenhouse Grower.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2022
To highlight her point, Ms. Bundles posted a photo on Instagram of Ms. Walker with her signature Wonderful Hair Grower and driving her 1912 Waverley Electric.
From New York Times • Aug. 31, 2022
That was what the Grain Grower was asking himself.
From Deep Furrows by Moorhouse, Hopkins
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