rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər How to pronounce rediscover (audio)
rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers

transitive verb

: to discover (something lost or forgotten) again
In America we have only recently rediscovered the use of wild greens.Jasper White
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rediscovery noun
plural rediscoveries
The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist. Benjamin Radford

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Russia has not rediscovered its imperial destiny. Jeremy Shapiro, The Atlantic, 10 Sep. 2025 Away from the hustle and bustle of the shelter environment, these canines often rediscover their sense of self, allowing interests and personality to come to the fore in the process. Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025 The band was born from a combination of college burnout and three women trying to rediscover their passion for music, said Camilla Vaitaitis, the group’s guitarist and lead vocalist. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2025 It was rediscovered by Gen Z TikTok influencers in recent years who styled the cuddly toy as home decor and emotional support items. Denni Hu, Footwear News, 5 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rediscover

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rediscover was in 1621

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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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