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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During March they can be replanted in containers of fresh potting soil or in a garden site. Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Jan. 2026 Pick something easy to grow from seed, like wheat grass or cat grass, and replant it in a tray or pot every few weeks. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 Jan. 2026 During the past several years, the family has taken steps to strengthen its future, including replanting a portion of our Rutherford estate, acquiring new land and vineyard sites, and breaking ground on a state-of-the-art winemaking facility, scheduled for completion by the 2026 harvest. Taryn White, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026 The canyon burned in the 2018 Woolsey fire, and staff and volunteers have worked since to replant oaks and other native plants in the area. Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for replant

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 28 Jan. 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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