regrowth

noun

re·​growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
plural regrowths
: the act or process of regrowing
the regrowth of forests
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

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Shedding, regrowth, and thickening—the first phase, which is entirely natural in the hair development cycle. Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 19 Mar. 2025 Instead, catastrophes can signal the beginning of something new, and reading about them can highlight regrowth and recovery in the midst of despair. Grace Moore, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025 Impact of Food on Hair Loss and Regrowth Food is one of several factors that can contribute to hair loss and regrowth. Julie Marks, Verywell Health, 20 Mar. 2025 Customers have reported evidence of the holy grail of hair health: noticeable regrowth and stronger hair texture. Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for regrowth

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

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“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth
(ˈ)rē-ˈgrōth
: the process of regrowing
conditions affecting forest regrowth
also : a result or product of regrowing
cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

Medical Definition

regrowth

noun
re·​growth -ˈgrōth How to pronounce regrowth (audio)
: an act or instance of regrowing
regrowth of hair
tumor regrowth
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