1
: fully grown : mature
grown men and women
2
: covered or surrounded with vegetation
land well grown with trees
3
a
: cultivated or produced in a specified way or locality
—used in combination
shade-grown tobacco
b
: overgrown with
—used in combination
a weed-grown patio
Examples of grown in a Sentence
It's a job that requires a grown man.
a field lavishly grown with poppies
Recent Examples on the Web
For families While the vibe is more grown-up, kids are still in for a good time.
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
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Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Meanwhile, her 12-year-old son looked more grown up than ever in a dark navy suit, pale blue shirt, and brown suede loafers.
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Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
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Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
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Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 July 2026
The first swing was a powerful uppercut, the type of grown-man hack synonymous with no-doubters and moonshots.
—
Justice Delos Santos,
Mercury News,
28 June 2026
Meanwhile, her 12-year-old son looked more grown up than ever in a dark navy suit, pale blue shirt, and brown suede loafers.
—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
27 June 2026
The naked back of a child front and center was painted over with clothing; a young girl was painted over with a grown woman; an infant in Christ’s arms was altered to be an older child; and Christ’s own face, hair and beard were altered.
—
Brian Boucher,
ARTnews.com,
26 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for grown
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“Grown.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grown. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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