growthspurt
nounUK /ˈɡrəʊθ.spɜːt/
US /ˈɡroʊθ.spɝːt/
A growth spurt is a time when a kid's body grows very fast.
During his growth spurt, Tom grew three inches in just a few months.
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2. A short period of fast increase in size, amount, or activity.
The company saw a growth spurt in sales after the new ad campaign.
3. A sudden increase in the number of something, such as plants or cells.
Warm spring rain caused a growth spurt in the garden.
4. A rapid rise in economic or business activity.
The city's growth spurt brought new jobs and homes.