rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
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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The brand’s rebirth in 2019 reconnected it to that same ethos, with a focus on craftsmanship and authenticity. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025 The mural included several symbols for rebirth tied to Latino culture and the home countries of neighbors in the area, Pérez said. Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 15 Oct. 2025 The duet would play a part in expanding and nurturing soul’s rebirth in the Nineties, while both artists as individuals would make even deeper impacts felt across genres today. Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 14 Oct. 2025 There's a lot of talk — both in the music and from you — about the idea of rebirth and having parts of you die to get to a place where you can be reborn. Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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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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