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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Jacobsen, an almond and raisin grape grower, tracked his chill hours carefully all winter.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
According to the UFW, last year she worked for a strawberry grower alongside H-2A workers and made approximately $19.35 an hour.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Of these, city gas to homes is the standout grower, expanding steadily as the network spreads across urban India.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
“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 • Dec. 17, 2025
Berta and the lemon grower took a train from the San Jose Valley.
From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols
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