replant

verb

re·​plant (ˌ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
replanted; replanting; replants

transitive verb

1
: to plant again or anew
2
: to provide with new plants
3
: to subject to replantation

Examples of replant in a Sentence

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Spurred by the progress and global recognition of Spanish wines, the producers of Portugal, particularly those of Alentejo, adapted the most modern technology and began replanting old vineyards tethered to traditions that had become dated. John Mariani, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 On residential lots, property owners can replant 2-inch diameter trees. Aaron Sullivan, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025 Among them was Coral Vita, the 2021 Earthshot winner for its work restoring coral reefs by growing coral on land and replanting it in the ocean. Simon Perry, People.com, 8 June 2025 The fact that the founder of the winery, Joseph Phelps, was known for his innovative spirit, and was frequently replanting vineyard blocks to increase wine grape quality, is also a fitting tribute to the new direction. Forbes.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for replant

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of replant was in 1572

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“Replant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/replant. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

replant

verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
1
: to plant again or anew
replanted the tree farther from the house
2
: to provide with new plants
replanted the park

Medical Definition

replant

transitive verb
re·​plant (ˈ)rē-ˈplant How to pronounce replant (audio)
: to subject to replantation
replant an avulsed tooth

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