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

Now, many are reinventing the experience economy on their own terms, finding ways to get the big-festival fun without dipping into retirement. —Sydney Lake, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2026

Reinvention is obviously possible for a man who has reinvented himself before. —Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2026

Some industries will be forced to reinvent themselves; others will fade. —Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 2026

Craven’s slasher satire reinvented the genre forever and set the template for teen chillers moving forward. —Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Mar. 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