growth period
nounUK /ˈɡrəʊθ ˌpɪəriəd/
US /ˈɡroʊθ ˌpɪriəd/
A growth period is a time when something gets bigger.
The spring is a growth period for the little plants in our garden.
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2. A time when a company or business gets bigger and earns more money.
The company had a strong growth period after it opened new stores.
3. The time in a child's life when their body grows quickly.
During his growth period, he needed new shoes every few months.
4. A stage when a plant grows from a seed into a full plant.
Farmers water the crops well during their growth period.