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

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

No one should expect to walk into a dentist’s office and ask for tooth regrowth anytime soon. — Allison Palmer july 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 July 2026

Once the shrub is gone, take some time to dig out as many roots as possible to prevent regrowth and make planting a new shrub, if desired, easier. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Monitor the area over the next several days and repeat applications as needed on regrowth. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 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