rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth 

ˈrē-ˌbərth

1

a

: a new or second birth : metempsychosis

b

: spiritual regeneration

2

: renaissance, revival

a rebirth of nationalism

Synonyms of rebirth

• revival
• resurgence
• renewal
• resurrection

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The rebirth of the Durutti Column suggests Reilly’s catastrophic imagination is just as potent as his world-building one. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 30 July 2026

An early chapter delves into how the movements of Pluto are connected, along with its representation of fate and impact as the astrological planet of birth, death and rebirth. — Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 30 July 2026

The symbolism behind the color is often associated with rebirth and growth. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 27 July 2026

It’s just taken a devastating fire and dramatic rebirth for the rest of the world to take notice. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for rebirth

• childbirth
• stillbirth
• tamworth
• unearth
• afterbirth
• berth
• birth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth

Kids Definition

rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth 

1

: a new or second birth

2

: a return to importance