growth area

noun

: an area of business that is becoming larger and more successful
Children's books are a growth area in the publishing industry.

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And while categories like toys, books and clothing are still the company’s sweet spot, collectible cards and card games have emerged as a growth area in an otherwise mature business. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 7 Aug. 2026 The technology appears destined to transform the art form in the near future and is the biggest growth area for investment in independent film at the moment. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 3 Aug. 2026 In a pitch deck circulated to investors earlier this year, potential investor Highmount Capital noted The Daily Wire’s strong ecommerce and merchandising presence as a potential growth area for the business. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 July 2026 The largest prescription growth area in the last year for state employees and retirees was for weight loss drugs; total state spending exceeded $150 million. — Amy Anderson, Hartford Courant, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for growth area

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“Growth area.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/growth%20area. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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