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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White- and pink-flowered varieties are also available and many speedwell cultivars rebloom for months of color from early summer through fall. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 July 2025 Catmint: Blooming from late spring through summer, catmint will often rebloom if cut back after the first flush of flowers. Lauren Dunec Hoang, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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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 9 Sep. 2025.

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