reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
chiefly British -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues
Synonyms of reissuenext

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
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The reunion is in celebration of the 20th anniversary of PCD, their debut album, which will be reissued along with 2008's Doll Domination on vinyl for the first time ever. Kathleen Perricone, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026 In this episode of Private Life, Richard Hell joins Jarrett Earnest to discuss his novel Godlike (newly reissued by NYRB Classics), his creative process, the love of poetry, and the stories behind his work. Jarrett Earnest, The New York Review of Books, 11 Mar. 2026 The movie is based on Gavin Bain’s autobiography California Schemin‘ (later reissued as Straight Outta Scotland) and was previously adapted into the 2013 SXSW documentary The Great Hip Hop Hoax. Hilary Lewis, HollywoodReporter, 10 Mar. 2026 Biafra was also forced to turn over the rights to most of Dead Kennedys’ back catalogue, thus allowing the remaining members to reissue their past albums, including their debut, Fresh Fruit For Rotting Vegetables, in 2022. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.

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reissue

verb
re·​is·​sue -ˈish-ü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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