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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Thailand and Indonesia have been the leading growers and consumers of butterfly pea flowers.
From BBC
The Orange County sheriff, also an orange grower, issued an order.
From Los Angeles Times
He said growers already are “conserving water because it’s in our best interest,” and imposing regulation would bring economic harm.
From Los Angeles Times
“Part of the multiple decline for Adobe is because of the increased competition. Part of it is because the growth rate has declined now, and people are questioning whether it will be a double-digit grower.”
From MarketWatch
“The stock is trading near its lows, for a high-quality grower that’s taking share, becoming more predictable and growing margins,” he wrote.
From MarketWatch
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