Crop (Noun)
Meaning 1
A collection of people or things appearing together; "the annual crop of students brings a new crop of ideas".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The annual intake of interns brings a fresh crop of perspectives to the company.
- This season's crop of Broadway shows includes several musicals and plays.
- The university's admissions office looks forward to the new crop of freshmen every year.
- Each year's crop of graduating seniors presents a new set of challenges for the career counselors.
- The local farmer's market showcases the latest crop of artisanal food vendors and their products.
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Meaning 2
The yield from plants in a single growing season.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The farmer carefully planned and tended to the crop to ensure a successful harvest.
- This year's crop of wheat was severely damaged by the drought.
- The region's mild climate and rich soil made it an ideal place for growing a variety of crops.
- After the crop rotation, the soil was replenished and ready for the next planting.
- The farmer's livelihood depended on the success of each year's crop, making every growing season a high-stakes endeavor.
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Meaning 3
The output of something in a season; "the latest crop of fashions is about to hit the stores".
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 4
A pouch in many birds and some lower animals that resembles a stomach for storage and preliminary maceration of food.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
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Meaning 5
A cultivated plant that is grown commercially on a large scale.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.