reinvent

verb

re·​in·​vent ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 

reinvented; reinventing; reinvents

transitive verb

1

: to make as if for the first time something already invented

reinvent the wheel

2

: to remake or redo completely

3

: to bring into use again

reinvention

ˌrē-ən-ˈven(t)-shən 

noun

Examples of reinvent in a Sentence

The candidate promised to reinvent Social Security.

chefs who reinvent regional favorites using exotic ingredients

Recent Examples on the Web

True inheritance is not just about reinventing the past. —Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025

So what else is there to do after reinventing pop music forever before even turning 30? —Ray Rahman, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2025

But throughout the course of the film, Morgan takes a hammer to it all, trying to reinvent this space into something more her. —Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025

The teen slasher is reinvented yet again, with an eye toward diversity and mythology. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reinvent

• reinvent oneself
• reinvent the wheel

Rhymes for reinvent

• circumvent
• discontent
• fundament
• malcontent
• occident
• orient
• president
• represent
• underwent
• accent
• advent
• ascent

Kids Definition

reinvent

verb

re·​in·​vent ˌrē-ən-ˈvent 

1

: to make as if for the first time something already invented

reinvent the wheel

2

: to remake or redo completely

reinvented his musical style

reinvention

-ˈven-chən 

noun