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

But his most enduring role may be the Hollywood star who keeps reinventing himself. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Oct. 2026

At Scena, led by Executive Chef Francesco Bonato, Italian haute cuisine is masterfully reinvented with dishes that highlight the flavors of Italy and, more specifically, Milan. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026

The Look author is no stranger to reinventing the blazer, including attending the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in June in a head-turning pinstriped skirt set from Thome Browne. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 22 Oct. 2026

Fox is known for purchasing archival or older shoe styles from resale sites and reinvents them with her looks, and this outing was no exception. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 21 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