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

Some studies suggest that onion juice can improve circulation to the hair follicles—Yates recommends pairing with a scalp massage—which may encourage hair regrowth for some people. —Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025

Nutrafol has helped stop shedding in its tracks, regrowth, and building back my confidence. —Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 1 Oct. 2025

While spring fertilization pushes the turf to produces lush, green shoots, fall fertilize stimulates turf to develop a strong root system that will sustain it over winter and prepare the lawn for vibrant regrowth in spring. —Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2025

Troublingly, Cal Fire’s flawed models systematically underestimate logging emissions and overestimate regrowth, conveniently ignoring how climate change hamstrings regrowth and fuels wildfires that release yet more emissions. —John P. O’Brien, Mercury News, 13 Sep. 2025

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