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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This method is not only effective but also prevents regrowth. Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 12 Mar. 2025 Experts recommend tactics like managing stress and medications to help support hair regrowth. Cristina Mutchler, Health, 30 Jan. 2025 Making the cut just outside the branch collar also prevents weak sprout regrowth. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 Leaders face a choice between regrowth and prosperity, and degrowth and destruction. Rose Marcario, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025 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 17 Mar. 2025.

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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