regrowth

noun

re·growth (ˌ)rē-ˈgrōth

plural regrowths

: the act or process of regrowing

the regrowth of forests

also : a result or product of regrowing

cattle grazing on pasture regrowth

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That naturally results in finer, thinner strands and less regrowth. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026 For regrowth, Carrillo recommended using a brow serum such as The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum. — Casey Delbasso, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026 After a storm, wait for the lawn to dry, remove debris, and inspect for damage to encourage healthy regrowth. — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 The stumps of younger trees resprout more aggressively than older ones, and sunlight can encourage regrowth as well. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regrowth

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1741, in the meaning defined above

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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

: an act or instance of regrowing

regrowth of hair

tumor regrowth

regrowth

noun

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