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

Recent Examples on the Web The light-on-the-land, slower-travel ethos of the resort and its design, with local materials used in construction, is noticeable, with initiatives like a coral regrowth project in the house reef and a goal of 70 percent of power coming from solar. Andrew Sessa, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2024 Perennial plants go through a period of regrowth every spring season. Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 5 Sep. 2024 After eight weeks, 87% of those using the topical onion juice experienced hair regrowth vs. 13% in the placebo group. Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Aug. 2024 With a richer tone like this, regrowth is slightly less noticeable compared to aforementioned atomic blonde. Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 2 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for regrowth 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 17 Sep. 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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