Illustration of graft
- a scion
- b stock
1
a
: a grafted (see graft entry 2 sense transitive 1) plant
b
c
: the point of insertion of a scion upon a stock
grafted; grafting; grafts
1
a
: to cause (a scion) to unite with a stock
also
: to unite (plants or scion and stock) to form a graft
b
: to propagate (see propagate sense transitive 1) (a plant) by grafting
2
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
3
a
: to join or unite as if by grafting
b
: to attach (a chemical unit) to a main molecular chain
grafter
noun
: the acquisition of gain (such as money) in dishonest or questionable ways
also
: illegal or unfair gain
Examples of graft in a Sentence
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Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 July 2026
In fact, plenty of Feudo Montoni’s vines were even grafted by hand from ancient mother plants that still grow on the property—a quiet reminder that preserving history here isn't marketing copy but daily work.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Noun
Open up the center of the plant to improve airflow and cut away any growth from below the graft union.
—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
5 July 2026
After retiring, the linebacker underwent a surprising makeover, receiving 5,300 grafts of hair in a transplant facilitated by Restore.
—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
Verb
According to an account of her testimony in Rolling Stone, Avila was left with severe scarring on her face and left arm, with limited mobility after surgeons grafted skin from her abdomen to repair her arm.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
1 July 2026
In fact, plenty of Feudo Montoni’s vines were even grafted by hand from ancient mother plants that still grow on the property—a quiet reminder that preserving history here isn't marketing copy but daily work.
—
Emily Cappiello,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Graft.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/graft. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
graft
1 of 2 verb1
a
: to insert a twig or bud from one plant into another plant so that they are joined and grow together
b
: to join one thing to another as if by grafting
graft skin over the burn
2
: to gain money or advantage by graft
grafter
noun
graft
2 of 2 noun1
a
: a grafted plant
b
: the point in a plant where a part that is being grafted is inserted
2
: the act of grafting
3
4
a
: the getting of money or advantage by dishonest means through misuse of an official position
exposed graft in the city government
b
: the money or advantage gained
accused of taking graft
Medical Definition
graft
1 of 2 transitive verb
: to implant (living tissue) surgically
grafted a new piece of artery into the ruptured portion of the old artery
: to perform grafting
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