rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
Synonyms of rebirthnext
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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Tuba is experiencing something of a culinary rebirth in Colima in recent years. Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Years of patience, failure and rebirth are baked into its volcanic soil. Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 21 June 2026 One way to capture the precipitous fall-off in NYC production and its recent rebirth is the story of Robert De Niro’s Wildflower Studios in Astoria. Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 18 June 2026 There won’t be a rebirth, multiple sources tell THR. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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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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