rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər 

rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers

transitive verb

: to discover (something lost or forgotten) again

In America we have only recently rediscovered the use of wild greens.

—Jasper White

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rediscovery

(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 

noun

plural rediscoveries

The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist.

—Benjamin Radford

Examples of rediscover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Universities did not suddenly rediscover the First Amendment. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Guerrero will need to rediscover his heights for any future version of Toronto to flourish, but Cease just has to sustain his. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026

Together, Explora Journeys and Tully Luxury Travel offer a compelling invitation to rediscover the Mediterranean, not at its busiest, but at its most authentic. — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 24 July 2026

As for the joys of the process, the director recalls the thrills of rediscovering his grandfather’s literary work, as well as tightening his relationship with his family, and forming a close bond with the crew. — Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 24 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rediscover

• undercover
• cover
• hover
• plover
• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• uncover