regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth 

plural regrowths

: the act or process of regrowing

the regrowth of forests

also : a result or product of regrowing

cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oral spironolactone, a hypertension drug, is often used off-label to block male hormone receptors, which can help with hair regrowth. — Lindsey Bever, Washington Post, 26 Sep. 2026

The dress, a red garment, featured a one-shoulder design, inspired by one of the patients who had full hair regrowth. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Remove stumps to avoid safety risks, sucker shoots, or lawn damage; grinding or treating stumps prevents regrowth. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

Prevent regrowth by applying pre-emergent herbicides, replanting groundcovers, or using soil solarization. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

regrowth

noun

re·​growth

(ˈ)rē-ˈgrōth

: the process of regrowing

conditions affecting forest regrowth

also : a result or product of regrowing

cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Medical Definition

regrowth

noun

re·​growth -ˈgrōth 

: an act or instance of regrowing

regrowth of hair

tumor regrowth