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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Yet after four years of regrowth, which included drought conditions, followed by atmospheric river storms in 2023, visitors can walk amid countless rising stalks, many reaching 10 to 20 feet high. Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024 Dermatologists might prescribe topical or injectable corticosteroids, followed by hair regrowth medications such as Anthralin or Minoxidil. Brian Mastroianni, Health, 12 Dec. 2024 Nutrients help nurture regrowth of vegetation on the beach to counter erosion. Simon Perry, People.com, 28 Nov. 2024 After 475 hours of testing the best growth-inducing conditioners on the market, this bottle delivered the most on regrowth, resulting in new strands along the hairline and healthier, thicker, longer hair in general. Alyssa Brascia, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regrowth 

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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