rebloom

verb

re·​bloom (ˌ)rē-ˈblüm How to pronounce rebloom (audio)
rebloomed; reblooming; reblooms

intransitive verb

: to bloom again
especially : to bloom again in the same growing season
Certain varieties of iris will rebloom in late fall.
a reblooming daylily
rebloomer noun
plural rebloomers
These roses are dependable rebloomers.

Examples of rebloom in a Sentence

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Typically, magnolias bloom in spring, and some varieties rebloom in summer and fall, allowing their captivating display to last for months. Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026 Many varieties rebloom for months of color to complement autumn roses and fill the gap during the summer months. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026 Prune spent flowers in early summer, and the plant will rebloom in the fall. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Apr. 2026 Favorite cultivars include ‘Blackbeard’ with eggplant foliage and lilac purple flowers, and Quartz Rose with red flowers that rebloom throughout the season. Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026 This is how the bulb rebuilds energy to emerge again and rebloom the following year. Michelle Mastro, Architectural Digest, 24 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rebloom was in 1606

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“Rebloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebloom. Accessed 19 May. 2026.

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