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.

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Women’s, which accounts for around 35 percent of sales, is seen as a growth area. — Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026 Southeast Asia is an important growth area for these sectors. — Barrett Bingley, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2026 Austin is the center of a high-growth area located between American’s hub in Dallas and United’s hub in Houston. — Ted Reed, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026 And while categories like toys, books and clothing are still the company’s sweet spot, collectible cards and card games have emerged as a growth area in an otherwise mature business. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth area

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“Growth area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20area. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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