reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˌ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
reseeded; reseeding; reseeds

transitive verb

1
: to sow seed on again or anew
2
: to maintain (itself) by self-sown seed

intransitive verb

: to maintain itself by self-sown seed

Examples of reseed in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web How to Choose the Best Type of Grass for Your Lawn 04 of 12 Repair Dead Patches Early fall lawn care should include reseeding dead or thin patches in cool-season lawns. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024 Fall is also a great time to reseed any bare or patchy spots of grass. Michelle Ullman, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2024 Since then the tribe has been purchasing wild rice from Ojibwe tribes and reseeding its wetland to expedite the change. Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2024 Before reseeding, confirm that the herbicide does not contain a preemergent product. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reseed 

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Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reseed was in 1861

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“Reseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseed. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

reseed

verb
re·​seed (ˈ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
: to sow seed on again

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