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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Researchers from National Taiwan University have developed a serum that caused hair regrowth in mice in just 20 days, raising questions about what the finding means for the treatment of human baldness. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Oct. 2025 So, how does one remedy hair loss and support the regrowth of hair follicles? Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 26 Oct. 2025 According to Wright, most regrowth treatments begin after a bald spot or thinning area has already appeared. Essence, 23 Oct. 2025 Key Takeaways Pumpkin seed oil may help stop hair loss and promote hair regrowth. Maggie O'Neill, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 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 29 Oct. 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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