grow out

verb

grew out; grown out; growing out; grows out

transitive verb

: to allow to get longer

growing out her hair

Examples of grow out in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The event grew out of FK Menace’s relationship with the owners of In The Lowest Ferns, where he was eventually offered a residency. — Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2026

The idea of the flying police patrol grew out of where the department works. — New Atlas, 12 Nov. 2026

The resolution, which was brought forward by board members Karla Griego, Sherlett Hendy Newbill and Kelly Gonez, grew out of meetings that Gonez held with advocates. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026

Subtle layers and cuts that grow out gracefully help maintain shape and movement while reducing the need for frequent trims. — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 9 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1956, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for grow out

• about
• bailout
• blackout
• blowout
• breakout
• burnout
• buyout
• checkout
• closeout
• cutout
• devout
• dropout