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

The stumps of younger trees resprout more aggressively than older ones, and sunlight can encourage regrowth as well. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026

Effectiveness for hair regrowth Happy Head says results show after three to six months of continuous use. — Nicole Hernandez, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Enter French blending, a color technique that’s gaining popularity for its ability to soften gray regrowth while reducing the need for frequent salon touch-ups. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Now, a new study on the diet of gray wolves suggests that the population regrowth is a result of the animals feasting on cattle, as their natural prey sources remain comparatively scarce. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 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