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regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
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

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The more gentle the handling of each graft, the better the chance for strong regrowth and a natural look. Wyles Daniel, Freep.com, 25 Nov. 2025 So, apply a nutrient-rich serum or balm morning and night to encourage healthy regrowth. Georgia Day, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2025 Even though less than 44,000 of the giraffes remain in their natural habitats throughout Kenya and Tanzania, the species is experiencing positive regrowth trends. Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025 The flavonoids in celery may promote the regrowth and protection of the nerve network pathway. Michelle Pugle, Verywell Health, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regrowth

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

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“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 7 Dec. 2025.

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 How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
: an act or instance of regrowing
regrowth of hair
tumor regrowth
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