rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 

ˈrē-ˌbərth

1

a

: a new or second birth : metempsychosis

b

: spiritual regeneration

2

: renaissance, revival

a rebirth of nationalism

Synonyms

• reanimation
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of rebirth in a Sentence

the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants

a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles

Recent Examples on the Web

As the source of life, water brings rebirth, renewal and rejuvenation, according to the hotel. —Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025

The track saw a rebirth when Presley's version was featured on the soundtrack and as a plot point in Practical Magic in 1998. —Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 4 June 2025

On Virgin, rebirth is stitched into every line: The album is feral, wild, and physical, full of Lorde’s most from-the-gut singing ever. —Brittany Spanos, Rolling Stone, 15 May 2025

Block clubs need a rebirth; neighbors need to start knowing their neighbors and being neighbors once again. —Otis Moss Iii, Chicago Tribune, 25 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for rebirth

• childbirth
• stillbirth
• tamworth
• unearth
• afterbirth
• berth
• birth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth

Kids Definition

rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth 

1

: a new or second birth

2

: a return to importance