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

• revival
• resurgence
• renewal
• resurrection

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

Fellow citizens likewise viewed Kiehn and the rebirth of his businesses in a positive light; the city of Trossingen even named a street and plaza after him. —Robert M. Ehrenreich, JSTOR Daily, 24 Sep. 2025

The world is ready for your rebirth. —Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 21 Sep. 2025

Lorde's Nashville concert basks in rebirth Lorde walked onto the stage, sauntering down a catwalk as synths pulsed and a white laser beam shined her way. —Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 21 Sep. 2025

If prison enabled a rebirth, and his descent into the bunker was also a burial, then this is his resurrection. —Judy Berman, Time, 19 Sep. 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