regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈje-nə-ˌrā-tiv 

-ˈje-nə-rə-, 

-ˈjen-rə-

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Examples of regenerative in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

From Seoul to Dubai to wellness retreats tucked into the Italian countryside, beauty tourism has become a defining travel trend, with celebrities openly documenting trips built around facials, injectables, regenerative therapies and reset-style wellness stays. —Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026

The practice has become a major global travel trend as more people — including A-list celebrities — fly abroad specifically for aesthetic care, from facials and Botox to regenerative therapies and full cosmetic procedures. —Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2026

For its inaugural brew, the cafe will be pouring a regenerative organic coffee called Grizzly Peak Blend, with some of the proceeds going to Berkeley’s Edible Schoolyard Project. —John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 13 May 2026

Coastal Roots Farm, a regenerative farm and educational center in Encinitas, recently announced the return of REGENERATE! —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing regenerative

• regenerative medicine

Rhymes for regenerative

• degenerative
• generative
• neurodegenerative

Kids Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate

Medical Definition

regenerative

adjective

re·​gen·​er·​a·​tive ri-ˈjen-ə-ˌrāt-iv, -ˈjen-(ə-)rət- 

1

: of, relating to, or marked by regeneration

2

: tending to regenerate