crops

word · lemma: crop

/ˈkɹɑps/
krahps
/kɹˈɒps/
krops

Definition

Plants such as grains, fruits, or vegetables that are grown by farmers for food or other uses.

Usage & Nuances

Usually refers to plants grown for harvest, commonly used as 'food crops', 'cash crops', or to specify types like 'wheat crops'. Always plural when referring to multiple types. Don't confuse with 'crop' as in 'crop a photo' (verb).

Example Sentences

Most of the local crops are sold at the market every weekend.

natural

Farmers plant crops in the spring.

basic

The field is full of different crops.

basic

Rice and wheat are important crops.

basic

This year, the crops didn't grow well because of the drought.

natural

They're trying new crops to see which ones grow best in this soil.

natural