crops (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /krɒps/

Definition

Plants grown or cultivated by people, especially as food or for sale.

Examples

• The region is known for its abundant cereal crops.

• Farmers are concerned about the impact of drought on their crops.

• This year's apple crops were particularly successful.

How to Use crops

grow crops (collocation)

To cultivate plants for food or sale. — "Farmers in this valley grow excellent grapes."

harvest crops (collocation)

To gather ripe crops from the fields. — "The annual harvest of wheat is expected to be large this year."

crop up (phrasal verb)

To appear or happen unexpectedly. — "New problems seem to crop up every time we try to solve one."

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