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

Huffy, a brand once dismissed by some but historically durable and even Olympic-raced, has successfully reinvented itself in the e-bike market. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Nolan reinvents him as a naive young soldier left outside the horse to sell Odysseus’ deception. — Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026

The Chavista regime swiftly reinvented itself as an American ally and secured its continued grip on the Venezuelan people and the country’s resources. — Rafael Osío Cabrices, Time, 20 July 2026

Toyota hasn't tried to reinvent dashboards or smooth everything over in homage to Steve Jobs. — New Atlas, 20 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reinvent

• reinvent oneself
• reinvent the wheel

Rhymes for reinvent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

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