growth area

noun

: an area of business that is becoming larger and more successful
Children's books are a growth area in the publishing industry.

Examples of growth area in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
As food prices rise and consumers look to cut back, the beverage category is a key growth area for Taco Bell and other fast food chains. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026 Taylor explained that Twisted X has traditionally been strong in the South and Southeast, but now its biggest growth area is the Northeast. — Jennie Bell, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2026 So is the ad market for creator and short-form video, another potential growth area for the streamer. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 19 Oct. 2026 Southeast Asia is an important growth area for these sectors. — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth area

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Growth area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20area. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster