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

Recent Examples on the Web Some of the more expensive merchandise in the store, including laundry detergents and hair regrowth products, are placed behind locked shelves. Detroit Free Press, 13 Mar. 2024 Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is showing promise in the hair regrowth department, too. Krissy Brady, SELF, 5 Mar. 2024 These plants mobilize as many of their nutrient resources as possible and send them to the roots in the fall for good keeping through winter and to fuel regrowth the following spring. Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 19 Jan. 2024 After oral steroids are stopped most people are switched over to another treatment to continue hair regrowth. Heather L. Brannon, Md, Verywell Health, 27 Jan. 2024 Has the coral regrowth gone well this season? For tourists who’d rather not wade into the situation, there’s another way to experience some of Australia’s gorgeous underwater bounty. Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 2 Jan. 2024 Clear-cuts catalyze thick understory regrowth, which deer love to feed on and bed in. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 1 Nov. 2023 Fewer clusters of living trees can also reduce regrowth. Emily Anthes, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2023 Consulting with a healthcare professional or dermatologist is advisable for personalized advice and recommendations regarding hair regrowth treatments. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

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Cite this Entry

“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 16 Apr. 2024.

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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