reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˌ)rē-ˈsēd 

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

Recent Examples on the Web

However, some ornamental grasses may reseed aggressively, including foxtail barley, bullrush, and prairie cord grass. — The Spruce, 8 Nov. 2026

Examples of annuals that reseed include cosmos, cleome, calendula, bachelor’s buttons, and poppies. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 7 Nov. 2026

The best time to reseed depends largely on whether your lawn contains cool-season or warm-season grass. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

Once the crews finish their work, Cieslica said in some cases lawns were excavated and reseeded. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1861, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Rhymes for reseed

• accede
• agreed
• airspeed
• alkyd
• bindweed
• chickweed
• concede
• decreed
• duckweed
• exceed
• flaxseed
• impede

Kids Definition

reseed

verb

re·​seed (ˈ)rē-ˈsēd 

: to sow seed on again