grower

[ groh-er ]

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.

ˈgrower

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of grower¹

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

Example Sentences

The Bakersfield resident is the former co-owner of the world’s largest grower of carrots.

From Los Angeles Times

Their research led them to the website of Las Pilitas Nursery, a Santa Margarita grower specializing in California native plants.

From Los Angeles Times

And a citrus grower was no Midwestern sun-to-sun laboring farmer, but a member of “a unique type of rural-urban aristocracy.”

From Los Angeles Times

And “Normal Thing,” a grower from Abrams’ latest album, was transformed with a heart-rending drum build.

From Los Angeles Times

Their research led them to the website of Las Pilitas Nursery, a Santa Margarita grower specializing in California native plants.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• breeder
• farmer
• producer