regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
plural regrowths
: the act or process of regrowing
the regrowth of forests
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

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The answer is found in the brilliant reddish bronze of its new foliage, visible throughout the year but especially following pruning, when rapid and significant regrowth results in lots of fiery foliage. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026 As for oral medications, spironolactone is often prescribed off-label to help slow the progression of hair loss and boost hair regrowth. Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 31 Jan. 2026 Carbon stored in standing trees is released immediately, and regrowth can take decades to offset the emissions. Ken Silverstein, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 Provide bright indirect light, cool temperatures, steady watering, and light monthly feeding, then harvest often to encourage regrowth. Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 19 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regrowth

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

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“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrōth
: the process of regrowing
conditions affecting forest regrowth
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Medical Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth -ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
: an act or instance of regrowing
regrowth of hair
tumor regrowth
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