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Definition crop in British English

crop noun

noun
/krɒp/
1

a plant grown for food, usually on a farm

Example

That year, crop failure led to widespread famine.

Example

They're all out planting the crops today.

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1.1

an amount of crops grown in a particular year

Example

a good crop of potatoes

Example

Last year we had a bumper crop of strawberries.

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2

several things that happen or are produced at the same time

Example

this summer's crop of Hollywood films

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2.1

several people who achieve something or become known for something at the same time

Example

this year's crop of rookie politicians

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3

a very short hairstyle

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Definition crop in British English