rebloom

verb

re·​bloom (ˌ)rē-ˈblüm How to pronounce rebloom (audio)
rebloomed; reblooming; reblooms

intransitive verb

: to bloom again
especially : to bloom again in the same growing season
Certain varieties of iris will rebloom in late fall.
a reblooming daylily
rebloomer noun
plural rebloomers
These roses are dependable rebloomers.

Examples of rebloom in a Sentence

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However, they, too, can be kept alive and coaxed to rebloom with standard houseplant care. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2024 Getting an orchid to rebloom after bringing it home is often challenging. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Oct. 2024 Prune spent flowers in early summer, and the plant will rebloom in fall. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2024 These magnolias can sporadically rebloom in the summer, when their thick foliage gives them an especially shrubby appearance. Steve Bender, Southern Living, 7 May 2024 For the plants to thrive and rebloom, Blazek said, filtered sunlight, the right moisture levels and watering habits are key. Jessica Damiano, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Jan. 2024 These bulbs are spent after one growing season and won't rebloom. Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023 Bare bulbs, however, have a much longer lifespan and can be encouraged to rebloom. Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2023 Your orchid will rebloom with proper care the following year. 03 Pinstripe Calathea The lush foliage of the pinstripe calathea calathea (Calathea ornata) features green leaves with streaks of bright pink lines (hence the plant's name). Jennifer Aldrich, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Oct. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rebloom was in 1606

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“Rebloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebloom. Accessed 10 Nov. 2024.

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