reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested

2

: a second or repeated investment

Examples of reinvestment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Working with experienced operators and ensuring consistent reinvestment in soil and water resources can help sustain both income and asset value over time. —Artem Milinchuk, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025

Setting up a dividend reinvestment plan would not apply to investors who rely on dividends for passive income needed to cover regular expenses. —Zev Fima, CNBC, 18 Aug. 2025

Years of housing reinvestment are transforming Barclay, Old Goucher, Greenmount West and Johnston Square. —Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025

Much of that fortune stems from savvy reinvestments: profits from The Oprah Winfrey Show and films like The Color Purple, Beloved, and Selma—all co-produced by her Harpo Productions—have reportedly generated more than $2.5 billion to date. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reinvestment

• disinvestment
• arrestment
• divestment
• investment