reseed

verb

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

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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Around mid-April, a landscape contractor will treat the park grubs and reseed the grounds, with fields closing for eight to 10 weeks after that as the grass grows again, the Park District said in the letter. Laura Turbay, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026 Both reseeding and overseeding reinvigorate a yard that isn't thriving, but reseeding requires more work. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026 Succession planting means reseeding quick-growing crops every two to three weeks during the growing season. Marie Iannotti, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026 Regular pruning is key not only to contain the shrub's size, but also to prevent older cultivars from reseeding. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 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 17 Mar. 2026.

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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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