grower

/ˈɡroʊər/
noun
  1. A person or company that cultivates plants, especially crops or flowers, for sale or consumption.
    • Local vegetable growers sell their produce at the farmers' market every Saturday.
    • She became a successful rose grower after years of experimenting with different varieties.
    • The apple grower harvested over 10,000 bushels this season.
  2. A person or thing that increases in size, amount, or degree.
    • This small business is a fast grower, doubling its revenue every year.
    • In the tech industry, startups are often the fastest growers.
    • The puppy was a steady grower, gaining weight each week.
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