replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
replanted; replanting; replants
Synonyms of replantnext

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

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Don’t be afraid to replant in a larger vessel once your plants begin to look a little too tight for comfort. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 1 May 2026 Dynes leaned toward prioritizing repair of the gazebo, and other suggestions at the meeting included repairing the sitting wall that overlooks Point La Jolla, replanting the grass throughout Scripps Park and fixing different beach access stairways. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Apr. 2026 Once foliage dies back, divide and replant the bulbs promptly. Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2026 Lettuces and herbs are great choices for the square-foot garden because they can be harvested young and replanted often during the growing season. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replant

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of replant was in 1572

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“Replant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replant. Accessed 7 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

replant

verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
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 How to pronounce replant (audio)
: to subject to replantation
replant an avulsed tooth

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