reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
chiefly British -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues
Synonyms of reissuenext

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
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Also in the top 10 of the latest Billboard 200, Drake’s HABIBTI soars 116-2 (returning to its peak) after it was reissued with four additional songs. — Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 11 Oct. 2026 Loretta Lynn’s late-career classic, Van Lear Rose, produced by Jack White, will return to streaming services after seven years when it’s reissued next month on Third Man Records. — Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 8 Oct. 2026 Third Man Records is reissuing Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose, the landmark 2004 comeback album Lynn made with Jack White. — Walden Green, Pitchfork, 8 Oct. 2026 Business of Fashion reported that the retailer marked its 25th anniversary by reissuing archival styles, including babydoll tops and ultra-low-rise denim, with original tags and the seagull logo intact. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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