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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If not replanting a shrub, fill the hole and level the ground, being sure to slope it away from structures for proper drainage. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026 Grow them as annuals below zone 9 or lift bulbs before frost and store them for replanting next spring. Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 27 Feb. 2026 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 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 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 6 Mar. 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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