reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˌ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
reseeded; reseeding; reseeds

transitive verb

1
: to sow seed on again or anew
2
: to maintain (itself) by self-sown seed

intransitive verb

: to maintain itself by self-sown seed

Examples of reseed in a Sentence

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The habitat created is a network of no-harvest oyster reefs for larvae to reseed the wild oyster population and also support harvested oyster reefs. Noël Fletcher, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025 Individual plants are somewhat short lived but perpetuate themselves by reseeding in the garden. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 6 June 2025 Application rates will be higher for reseeding the lawn. Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 12 June 2025 But one new rule won’t be up for a vote after the Detroit Lions withdrew a proposal to reseed playoff teams after the wild-card round. Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 21 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for reseed

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

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The first known use of reseed was in 1861

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“Reseed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reseed. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

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reseed

verb
re·​seed (ˈ)rē-ˈsēd How to pronounce reseed (audio)
: to sow seed on again

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