retread

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verb (1)

re·​tread (ˌ)rē-ˈtred 

retreaded; retreading

transitive verb

1

: to bond or vulcanize a new tread to the prepared surface of (a worn tire)

2

: to make over as if new

retread an old plot

retread

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noun

re·​tread ˈrē-ˌtred 

1

: a retreaded tire

2

: something made or done again especially in slightly altered form : remake

3

a

: one (such as a retired person) who is recalled or retrained for work

b

: one (such as an athlete) who has previously held the same or a similar position

re-tread

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verb (2)

(ˌ)rē-ˈtred 

re-trod (ˌ)rē-ˈträd  ; re-trodden (ˌ)rē-ˈträ-dᵊn  or re-trod; re-treading

transitive verb

: to tread again

Examples of retread in a Sentence

Noun

The show is just another TV sitcom retread.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Her disjunctive narrative structure merely retreads magical realism — in which Flora’s gaggle of daughters and housekeeper Italia (Carol Duarte), who hides a biracial child, might be superstitious illusions, a way to sentimentalize what is troublesome. —Armond White, National Review, 3 Apr. 2024

Once a tire reaches the end of its lifespan, it is returned to the supplier and retreaded for be used for another lifespan by an airline. —Ryan Erik King / Jalopnik, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

Verb (1)

1904, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun

1914, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb (2)

1605, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

retread

1 of 2 verb

re·​tread (ˈ)rē-ˈtred 

retreaded; retreading

1

: to put a new tread on (a worn tire)

2

: to make over as if new

retread an old plot

retread

2 of 2 noun

re·​tread ˈrē-ˌtred 

1

: a retreaded tire

2

: something made or done again especially in a slightly altered form