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

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Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening Shampoo Mielle Organics Rosemary Mint Strengthening shampoo is Amazon’s best-selling hair regrowth shampoo for a reason. Claire West, Parents, 14 Feb. 2026 Other factors also influence whether regrowth happens, including the age of the tree (again, younger trees respond better and tend to grow back), the overall health of the root system, how high the stump was cut, and even the season in which the tree was removed. Steven John, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2026 Land management, forest regrowth, and deer populations are bigger factors in tick numbers than winter weather. Alex Kuffner, The Providence Journal, 12 Feb. 2026 Devices such as low-level light therapy also seem promising to improve hair regrowth. Rebecca Strong, USA Today, 10 Feb. 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 16 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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