growth

noun

ˈgrōth 

1

a(1)

: a stage in the process of growing : size

(2)

: full growth

reached his growth

b

: the process of growing

a substance that promotes the growth of new cells

c

: progressive development : evolution

the growth of a civilization

personal and emotional growth

d

: increase, expansion

the growth of the oil industry

2

a

: something that grows or has grown

a growth of willows

b

: an abnormal proliferation of tissue (such as a tumor)

c

: outgrowth

d

: the result of growing : product

picking the garden's growth

a business that was a growth of the new field

3

: a producing especially by growing

fruits of his own growth

4

: anticipated progressive product of growing especially in capital value and income

Some investors prefer growth to immediate income.

Synonyms of growth

• tumor

Examples of growth in a Sentence

He had a growth spurt when he was 16 years old.

She's concerned that the medication might slow her child's growth.

He discovered a substance that promotes the growth of new blood vessels.

The city has undergone explosive growth in recent years.

He sees his college years as an opportunity for personal growth.

It's important to prune the bush every year to encourage new growth.

Their profits have averaged five percent growth in the last four years.

The tree has an average annual growth of almost a foot.

a thick growth of underbrush

Recent Examples on the Web

That batch also had the highest growth rate in YC’s history, with the entire cohort compounding around 10% week-over-week. — Michael Wee, Forbes.com, 3 Aug. 2026

Standouts include prebiotics and probiotics to help balance the scalp biome, salicylic acid to slough away dry skin and stave off flakiness, and biotin to support thickness once growth kicks into gear. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 2 Aug. 2026

Feed your lychee sparingly from spring through summer using a low-nitrogen, organic fertilizer formulated for acid-loving plants, such as an evergreen or citrus blend, to support healthy growth without burning the roots. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 2 Aug. 2026

The five-star analyst projects international revenue growth of about 10% between 2026 and 2027, driven by SLB’s exposure to incremental intervention activity and a recovery in Middle East activity. — Tipranks.com, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

grow + -th entry 3

First Known Use

1557, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Phrases Containing growth

• anti-growth
• epidermal growth factor
• fibroblast growth factor
• growth area
• growth company
• growth cone
• growth cycle
• growth factor
• growth hormone
• growth industry
• growth potential
• growth regulator
• growth ring
• growth spurt
• human growth hormone
• insulin-like growth factor
• nerve growth factor
• old-growth
• second growth

Rhymes for growth

• both
• doeth
• loath
• oath
• quoth
• sloth
• troth
• ingrowth
• outgrowth
• undergrowth

Kids Definition

growth

noun

ˈgrōth 

1

a

: stage or condition reached in growing : size

the dog hasn't reached full growth

b

: a process of growing especially through an increase in size or amount

a growth of wealth

good nutrition promotes growth

growth of a crystal

c

: a process of developing

the growth of civilization

2

: a result or product of growing

covered with a growth of mold

a thick growth of underbrush

3

: an abnormal mass of tissue (as a tumor or wart)

Medical Definition

growth

noun

ˈgrōth 

1

a(1)

: a stage in the process of growing

(2)

: full growth

b

: the process of growing

2

a

: something that grows or has grown

b

: an abnormal proliferation of tissue (as a tumor)