Definition

A person who cultivates plants or crops, typically for food or other products.

Example

The grower harvested the tomatoes just in time for the market.

Conversation

I met a really interesting grower at the farmer's market yesterday.

Oh really? What did he grow?

He specializes in organic vegetables and herbs, and his stuff looked amazing.

That's awesome! I love supporting local growers.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Grower → It is formed from "grow" (from Old English "growan", meaning to increase or develop) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A grower is a person who causes something to grow or develops it.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who helps things 'increase' or 'develop' — that's what a grower does.

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