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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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 Since 1986, the estate has replanted part of the existing vineyard to double the surface area with white-grape varieties, in particular Roussanne. Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 23 Mar. 2025 However, some lily varieties grown in warmer zones will benefit from removing the bulbs from the ground or planter and placing them in cold storage for a time before replanting. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 23 Jan. 2025 The other advantage is that instead of taking at least 5 years for a new planting to start bearing fruit, a grower needing to replant or wanting to put in a new variety can start harvesting the third year after planting. Steven Savage, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for replant

Word History

First Known Use

1572, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 2 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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