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

Chicago Inspired by possibilities Liam Stanton’s call to reinvent the Loop left me feeling very inspired about the possibilities for a better downtown. —Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026

Heidi is the empowered frontier woman, setting off from her parents’ Colorado lodge to reinvent everything about herself out west with a wild man. —Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026

This time around, Danny Strong updates the book, and Latarro reinvents the musical moves. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026

Last night, Cara Delevingne reinvented the naked dress once again in a creation that looked like it was literally painted onto her body. —Christina Perrier, InStyle, 16 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