recap

1 of 4

noun (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: recapitulation

recap

2 of 4

verb (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

recap

3 of 4

noun (2)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: retread sense 1

recap

4 of 4

verb (2)

re·​cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap 

recapped; recapping

transitive verb

: retread

recappable

(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl 

adjective

Synonyms of recap

Noun (1)

• summary

Verb (1)

• summarize

Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1)

after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised

Verb (1)

please recap the highlights of the game for me

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Most folks are aware of the background of this drama, but here’s the quick recap. — Los Angeles Times, 26 Oct. 2026

What readers are saying The comments express frustration over the lack of coverage of the World Series game, with several readers criticizing the Washington Post for not providing a recap or relevant sports content. — Stephanie Apstein, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026

Verb

In the van, Vision recaps WandaVision for Thomas again, in a way that feels much closer to the truth than his episode three interpretation. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 28 Oct. 2026

There, shortly after fully participating in a practice as if nothing ever happened, the rookie linebacker recapped the scenes from perhaps the scariest moment of his football career three days prior. — Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 22 Oct. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1909, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1929, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for recap

• bandgap
• bitmap
• blackcap
• blackstrap
• bootstrap
• burlap
• claptrap
• entrap
• foolscap
• kidnap
• kneecap
• madcap

Kids Definition

recap

1 of 4 verb

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

ri-ˈkap

recapped; recapping

: recapitulate

now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb

re·​cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap 

recapped; recapping

: retread entry 1 sense 1

recap

4 of 4 noun

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap 

: retread entry 2 sense 2