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

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Now is the time to step in and weed, dethatch, lime, fertilize, aerate, and reseed bare patches in cool-season lawns. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2025 Strengthen the lawn September is prime time to reseed bare spots, treat grub damage, aerate, and fertilize. Brendel Clark, Freep.com, 25 Sep. 2025 John’s efforts to reseed Kōnane across Kauaʻi are modest but steady. Matt Negrin, Rolling Stone, 20 Sep. 2025 Already Alford has made his presence felt, reseeding tee boxes with kikuyu grass to dissuade the local rabbit population from scarfing up the tee areas. Greg Mellen, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reseed

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Time Traveler
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 2 Oct. 2025.

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reseed

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

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