reconnection

noun

re·​con·​nec·​tion (ˌ)rē-kə-ˈnek-shən 

plural reconnections

: the act or result of restoring a connection : the state of being reconnected

Your best bet is to arrange a utility transfer as far ahead as possible to avoid any disruption in service and the dreaded and totally avoidable reconnection fee.

—Leslie Sargent Eskildsen

His reconnection with lost family members … made him aware for the first time not only of his clan's fate in the People's Republic, but also of the distinguished part it had played during the dynastic period as well.

—Orville Schell

Examples of reconnection in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Through her search for a missing friend and reconnection with family, Emma finds unexpected connections between generations. —Anne Gelhaus, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026

The journey to the religious milestone is a whirlwind of relationships of the past (and future), an unexpected reconnection with faith, and the pressure of his family’s approval tightly woven into a return-to-rom-com special. —Justin Kroll, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026

The report highlights a surge in experiential travel, from Fan Voyage trips that blend local sports and culture with exploration, to set-jetting inspired by movies and TV shows, and Farm Charm stays that emphasize slow travel and reconnection with nature. —Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Whether you’re drawn to the serenity of a spa-like bathroom, a quiet meditation corner, or a wellness-enhancing feature like an infrared sauna or cold plunge tub, the goal is the same—to design with intention and foster reconnection. —Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1792, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reconnection

• circumspection
• disaffection
• disconnection
• disinfection
• dorsiflexion
• imperfection
• indirection
• insurrection
• intellection
• interjection
• intersection
• introjection