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

In May, drinks giants Carlsberg and Diageo were among 40 organizations that signed a declaration of intent to scale regenerative agriculture across their supply chains, through a program developed by the Sustainable Agriculture Initiative platform. —Jasmin Sykes, CNN Money, 19 June 2026

This spring, the brand launched a rigid version of its bestselling Bella Straight Jeans—a style made with 60 percent regenerative cotton and 40 percent conventional cotton. —Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 18 June 2026

Growing vines vertically on a trellis enhances sunlight exposure, says Eric Nieusma, regenerative and organic farmer at Maine Hill Farm. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026

The defining 2020 documentary on regenerative agriculture, Kiss the Ground, narrated by Woody Harrelson, kickstarted the organization’s storytelling platform. —Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 18 June 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