regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth 

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

This can help rebalance your hormone levels and help with hair regrowth. —Carley Millhone, Health, 4 Aug. 2025

The Poseidon and Amphitrite statue pays homage to the mythological guardians of the sea and preside over structures engineered for coral regrowth, while the interactive mermaid tail and diver selfie sculptures encourages visitors to literally see themselves as stewards of the ocean. —Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2025

Its return is as certain as the regrowth of aspens. —Tom Zoellner, AZCentral.com, 25 July 2025

The regrowth acid The Aldh1a2 gene triggers the production of retinoic acid, a substance derived from vitamin A. Retinoic acid is crucial for cell positioning, growth, and specialization in embryos. —Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 26 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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 

: an act or instance of regrowing

regrowth of hair

tumor regrowth