rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər 

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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—Slate.com

rediscovery

(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 

noun

plural rediscoveries

The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist.

—Benjamin Radford

Examples of rediscover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There were signs off the bench against Bournemouth and against Fulham for 81 minutes, on his first start since returning from the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Cameroon, of Baleba rediscovering his powers. —Andy Naylor, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026

So, Anna’s trying to rediscover herself in the wilderness. —Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 27 Jan. 2026

After years of dour and dire dramas, the festival rediscovered its funny bone with a lineup that featured broadly appealing comedies. —Brent Lang, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026

In 2007, Yolanda met Luz and rediscovered her passion for community work and politics. —Sean Williams, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rediscover

• undercover
• cover
• hover
• plover
• discover
• hardcover
• recover
• thereover
• uncover