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

Inventive styles like Williams are meant to update more traditionally athletic silhouettes, reinventing them. — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2026

Television’s rise forced it to reinvent itself by introducing live disc jockeys who played music and told jokes. — Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Given the time to experiment and challenge long-standing assumptions, these employees are best positioned to reinvent work. — Eva Majercsik, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

With each trick and tactic, companies are reinventing the ripoff right under our noses. — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 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