reinvent

verb

re·​in·​vent ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 

reinvented; reinventing; reinvents

transitive verb

1

: to make as if for the first time something already invented

reinvent the wheel

2

: to remake or redo completely

3

: to bring into use again

reinvention

ˌrē-ən-ˈven(t)-shən 

noun

Examples of reinvent in a Sentence

The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.

chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients

Recent Examples on the Web

Processes didn’t have to be reinvented with every new hire, and employees gained confidence more quickly. —Andrey Shelokovskiy, Forbes.com, 3 July 2025

The series reinvented itself with every passing episode, introducing new mysteries, asking new questions, and providing compelling new details of its characters’ pasts through its flashback structure. —Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 3 July 2025

Industry professionals who spoke to NBC News said Combs can control the narrative of his legacy — and potentially reinvent himself. —Curtis Bunn, NBC news, 3 July 2025

Alongside the ranch's donkeys, pigs, and dogs, New Translations reinvented their artistic process. —Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reinvent

• reinvent oneself
• reinvent the wheel

Rhymes for reinvent

• circumvent
• discontent
• fundament
• malcontent
• occident
• orient
• president
• represent
• underwent
• accent
• advent
• ascent

Kids Definition

reinvent

verb

re·​in·​vent ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 

1

: to make as if for the first time something already invented

reinvent the wheel

2

: to remake or redo completely

reinvented his musical style

reinvention

-ˈven-chən 

noun