regrow

British  

/ riːˈɡrəʊ /

verb

1. to grow or be grown again after having been cut or having died or withered

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Explanation

When something starts growing again after being hurt or grows in the place of something that's lost, it regrows. Even if you hate your new crewcut, you can console yourself that your hair will regrow. Some animals can lose parts of their bodies, only to have them regrow: most lizards can regrow their tails, spiders can regrow missing legs, and sharks continuously regrow their teeth throughout their lives. That may seem miraculous, but we tend to be less amazed by the fact that plants regrow all the time — if you prune branches off a bush or tree, it will regrow new shoots.

Example Sentences

But the province's hills still bear the scars of bygone mining practices, with bare patches of red soil visible where vegetation has struggled to regrow.

From Barron's • Dec. 21, 2025

So if it would get much colder, or if you would get more snow, then some glaciers could actually start to regrow again.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025

This surprising behavior may explain how flatworms can regrow missing parts so effectively and could reveal new ways to repair or replace human tissues in the future.

From Science Daily • Oct. 29, 2025

Although in response to the recent rainfall, some of these trees at Kew Gardens have started to regrow temporarily before the regular autumn change comes.

From BBC • Sep. 18, 2025

Pandas play a crucial role in these forests by spreading seeds while they roam about—helping regrow forest plants.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh