reborn

adjective

re·​born (ˌ)rē-ˈbȯrn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
: born again : regenerated, revived

Examples of reborn in a Sentence

she felt reborn after the Swedish massage
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Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reborn was in 1598

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“Reborn.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reborn. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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reborn

adjective
re·​born (ˈ)rē-ˈbȯ(ə)rn How to pronounce reborn (audio)
: born again

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