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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Local leaders have the opportunity to use this information when replanting after the fire, according to Robinson. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 25 Apr. 2025 La Rinconada Country Club in Los Gatos is in line for a major revamp that would modernize the course layout and replant the entire venue, according to the club’s officials. George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2025 This is also a good time to replant bulbs in a sunnier spot so end up with more flowers. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025 The resort replanted and regrew everything, including mangroves, using samples from nearby islands. Sarah Stodola, New York Times, 24 Feb. 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 30 May. 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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