grower (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈɡroʊər/
Definition
A person or business that cultivates plants, especially for sale. This can range from small-scale gardeners to large agricultural enterprises.
Examples
The local apple grower supplies fresh fruit to all the markets in the region.
She started as a hobby gardener and is now a successful flower grower.
Organic growers face specific challenges in pest control without chemical pesticides.
How to Use grower
- a grower of [crop] (prepositional phrase)
- Someone who cultivates a specific type of plant. — "My uncle is a grower of organic herbs."
- commercial grower (collocation)
- A person or company growing plants for profit. — "Large commercial growers often use advanced irrigation systems."
- local grower (collocation)
- A grower operating in the immediate area. — "We prefer to buy produce directly from local growers."
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