rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism

Examples of rebirth in a Sentence

the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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In low, incantatory voices, the lamas were reading from The Tibetan Book of the Dead, encouraging my grandmother to move forward without fear in the bardo between death and rebirth. Literary Hub, 27 Oct. 2025 In astrology, the sun is symbolic of our ego, identity and life force, while Pluto governs themes of transformation, power and rebirth. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 During the one-hour-long conversation, the Puerto Rican artist opened up about his personal and professional rebirth; his latest album, Lamento en Baile; as well as God’s purpose with him. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 23 Oct. 2025 The mural included several symbols for rebirth tied to Latino culture and the home countries of neighbors in the area, Pérez said. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of rebirth was in 1837

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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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rebirth

noun
re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance

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