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

Bellisario will recur on The Rookie as Stephanie Monroe, a thirty-something, single-mother looking to reinvent her life by becoming a police officer. — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026

Gabriel says that unlike her husband, Krasner kept reinventing her style. — Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Jagged issues In 2024, Jaguar was looking to reinvent itself. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

Retro runners Soccer shoes have been reinvented into a lifestyle shoe, one that’s worn by just about everyone nowadays. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 9 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing reinvent

• reinvent oneself
• reinvent the wheel

Rhymes for reinvent

• accent
• advent
• ascent
• assent
• augment
• cement
• consent
• dement
• descent
• detent
• dissent
• event

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