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

Seabourn is reinventing itself and shedding any stodgy atmosphere in favor of a younger, more active experience. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

After rising to her current post in 2019, she was tasked with reinventing NBC’s Olympics coverage for a new era. — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026

The crowd favorite will be Coco Gauff, who has reinvented her game over the past year. — Alex Kirshner, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Basically, instead of reinventing the entire robot, engineers can simply attach its main part to a tail of different sizes and lengths. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 8 Sep. 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