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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That’s what turned me towards this choice to want to replant these old grape varieties. Tom Mullen, Forbes.com, 6 Apr. 2025 In the fall, after the plant is dormant, dig it up and replant it correctly or move it to a sunnier spot. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 The cruise executives joined leaders from the organization Plant a Tree and replanted about 1,000 sabal palms, a nod to the role their industry needs to play in increasing sustainability. Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025 These annual flowers need to be replanted every spring, and knowing when to plant zinnia seeds—either indoors or out in the garden—is your key to success. Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Mar. 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 11 Apr. 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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