replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant 

replanted; replanting; replants

transitive verb

1

: to plant again or anew

2

: to provide with new plants

3

: to subject to replantation

Examples of replant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In the wake of the Glass Fire, the property has replanted 2300 trees and has additional reforestation efforts planned. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026

This is also a good time to replant bulbs in a sunnier spot so end up with more flowers. —Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026

According to the plans, the new garden is larger than the old one, and will include a circular brick area and trees replanted from the old garden. —New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

The cold stillness felt temporary — as if the growers would return at any moment to prop up the crumpled tents, replant their crop and fling more beer cans and dirty underwear into the woods. —Rachel Becker, Los Angeles Times, 12 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for replant

• decant
• descant
• eggplant
• enchant
• explant
• implant
• preplant
• recant
• secant
• supplant
• transplant
• ant

Kids Definition

replant

verb

re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant 

1

: to plant again or anew

replanted the tree farther from the house

2

: to provide with new plants

replanted the park

Medical Definition

replant

transitive verb

re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant 

: to subject to replantation

replant an avulsed tooth