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

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Without enough nerve signals, regrowth can slow down or stop, and the limb may fail to regenerate. — Junsu Kang, The Conversation, 5 Oct. 2026 Even when hormones are contributing to hair loss during menopause, hormone replacement therapy alone generally does not lead to significant hair regrowth. — Dr. Karen Tang, Washington Post, 5 Oct. 2026 To help with hair regrowth, Bauman often recommends nutrient-dense meals rich with protein, healthy fat and the trace minerals that, when deficient, can lead to hair loss. — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 2 Oct. 2026 The dress, a red garment, featured a one-shoulder design, inspired by one of the patients who had full hair regrowth. — Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for regrowth

Word History

First Known Use

1741, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler

The first known use of regrowth was in 1741

See more words from the same year

Browse Nearby Words

regrow

regrowth

regt

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Regrowth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/regrowth. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

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

: an act or instance of regrowing

regrowth of hair

tumor regrowth

regrowth

noun

Examples of regrowth in a Sentence

Word History

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Kids Definition

Medical Definition

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

deportment

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Exceptions of '-s' and '-es' Plurals

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Popular in Wordplay

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

7 Words for Bad Endings and Rough Situations

The Words of the Week - Oct. 9

Why do we call it a 'flea market'?

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

The Real Origin of 'Supercalifragilistic'

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Games & Quizzes