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

• reanimation
• regeneration
• rejuvenation
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Example Sentences

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

In East Asian countries, including China and Japan, mushrooms have been regarded more highly, and are often viewed as symbols of rebirth and regeneration. —Anna Kodé, New York Times, 24 Mar. 2023

Spring is rebirth after the long death of winter, and traditional cultures didn’t take the return of food and better weather for granted. —David G. Allan, CNN, 20 Mar. 2023

Spring is just days away, a period associated with rebirth as the natural world revives itself after its long winter sleep. —Jade Chung-lee, PCMAG, 9 Mar. 2023

In The Half Pearl’s focus is less on dissolution than rebirth. —Clayton Purdom, Chron, 6 Feb. 2023

Her tenure marked a period of revitalization in the city, including the expansion of the Vista Business Park, improvements to Moonlight Amphitheater, three new fire stations, two skateboard parks, Vista Sports Park and a rebirth of the city’s historic downtown. —San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Feb. 2023

In other words, birth/rebirth is one big creepy metaphor for motherhood. —Jordan Mintzer, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Jan. 2023

His rebirth would have played so much more effectively had this movie examined that darkness. —Odie Henderson, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Jan. 2023

Resisting treacly melodrama, Hansen-Løve tells this elemental story of loss and rebirth with graceful restraint, respecting her characters (and her audience) too much to resort to manipulative gimmicks. —Tim Grierson, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth 

1

: a new or second birth

2

: a return to importance