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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As a result, efforts to replant what’s been lost fail about half the time. Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026 Some sunflowers are annuals and must be replanted each year. Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 11 May 2026 After replanting, or if the roots look normal, keep the soil moist. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 May 2026 To preserve the variety, growers divide and replant the rhizomes of bearded iris (Iris x germanica). Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 9 May 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 17 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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