regrow

verb

re·​grow (ˌ)rē-ˈgrō 

regrew (ˌ)rē-ˈgrü  ; regrown (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōn  ; regrowing

transitive verb

: to grow (something, such as a missing part) anew

intransitive verb

: to continue growth after interruption or injury

Examples of regrow in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In many instances no pruning is required, as the tree regrows needed limbs. — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026

High ethical stakes aside, the incredible potential for advancing stem cell research could open doors to regrowing brain tissue, personalizing therapies, and diagnosing neurological conditions long before symptoms emerge. — Mike McRae 17, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

When a building is no longer needed, settlers can break it down, harvest the living yeast cells, and regrow them inside bioreactors. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026

How to Regrow Green Onions From Scraps To regrow or propagate green onions, slice off the end of the bulb, keeping the roots attached. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1603, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Kids Definition

regrow

verb

re·​grow (ˈ)rē-ˈgrō 

regrew -ˈgrü  ; regrown -ˈgrōn  ; regrowing

: to grow (as a missing part) again

Medical Definition

regrow

intransitive verb

re·​grow (ˈ)rē-ˈgrō 

regrew -ˈgrü  ; regrown -ˈgrōn  ; regrowing

: to continue growth after interruption or injury