reentrant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​en·​trant (ˌ)rē-ˈen-trənt 

: directed inward

reentrant

2 of 2

noun

1

: one that reenters

2

: one that is reentrant

3

: an indentation in a landform

Examples of reentrant in a Sentence

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Noun

At the same time, the ranks of marginally attached and discouraged workers—those hovering at the edge of the labor force—are also growing, suggesting some reentrants may be cycling back out after failing to land work. —Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 16 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1780, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1893, in the meaning defined at sense 3