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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018. —Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025

For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air. —Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025

The thunder goddess descended, promising protection, rebirth. —Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025

Either way, for a beleaguered recruiting industry, AI in recruiting could be the rebirth the function needs, digitizing the mundane to make room for the humanity. —Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for rebirth

• childbirth
• stillbirth
• tamworth
• unearth
• afterbirth
• berth
• birth
• dearth
• earth
• firth
• girth
• mirth

Kids Definition

rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth 

1

: a new or second birth

2

: a return to importance