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 results are short of remarkable with a 20-60% increase in hair regrowth with almost everyone noticing less shedding only 3-4 weeks after starting treatment. Caroline Tell, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025 Other research from Kaplan turns to silk for bone and blood vessel repair, skin regeneration, and regrowth of cartilage, connective tissues, and ligaments. Amy Paturel, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2025 Courtesy of subject Not gonna lie: that regrowth process was nothing short of horrendous and lengthy. Liz Krieger, Allure, 15 Apr. 2025 Not to rain on anyone’s hair care parade, but even the best conditioners for thinning hair won’t spur magical regrowth where there wasn’t any before. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 4 Apr. 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 6 May. 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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