: becoming greater in prevalence, popularity, or influence
a growing trend
a growing controversy
Mr. Moseley and others like him are on the front lines of a growing battle for control of the shop floor. Alex Kotlowitz
2
: of, relating to, or being the period during which something (such as a plant) grows or matures
ideal growing conditions
Peel color may vary and is dependent upon night temperatures during the growing season. M. McDevitt Rubin
Researchers are, in fact, on the verge of field-testing … a new tomato designed to meet a set of cannery specifications for shorter growing cycle … Jack Fincher
Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Time Traveler
The first known use of growing was before the 12th century