replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant 

replanted; replanting; replants

transitive verb

1

: to plant again or anew

2

: to provide with new plants

3

: to subject to replantation

Examples of replant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Therefore, David and his team are embarking on a 10-year journey to transform the vineyards of Joseph Phelps by replanting different blocks of the vineyard overtime and changing the farming practices. —Forbes.com, 5 June 2025

Don’t be afraid to replant in a larger vessel once your plants begin to look a little too tight for comfort. —Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 2 June 2025

Just keep in mind that chive plants grow perennially in most areas, while basil is usually grown as an annual and will need to be replanted each spring. —Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2025

Local leaders have the opportunity to use this information when replanting after the fire, according to Robinson. —Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for replant

• decant
• descant
• eggplant
• enchant
• explant
• implant
• preplant
• recant
• secant
• supplant
• transplant
• ant

Kids Definition

replant

verb

re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant 

1

: to plant again or anew

replanted the tree farther from the house

2

: to provide with new plants

replanted the park

Medical Definition

replant

transitive verb

re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant 

: to subject to replantation

replant an avulsed tooth