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

The nearby bars reinvented themselves as medical hubs. —Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 3 Jan. 2026

This look feels vintage, just reinvented for a contemporary woman who can appreciate the history behind each garment. —Alex Sales, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026

The city on China's southeastern coast is reinventing itself as an artificial intelligence hub. —Elaine Yu, CNBC, 2 Jan. 2026

Urbano’s work speaks to the need for each generation to reinvent the past and reimagine its ideals. —Javier Montes, Artforum, 1 Jan. 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

• 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