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

The company has continually reinvented itself across new businesses and bold bets—including a $200 billion capital commitment, largely to building its capacity for AI and cloud computing, in this year alone. — Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 5 Aug. 2026

Even institutions willing to reinvent themselves face powerful demographic and monetary headwinds. — Scott White, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

In the process, a cable network once associated with arts programming and prestige imports reinvented itself around an endlessly renewable reality universe. — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026

View gallery - 5 images Engineers are always experimenting with new ways to reinvent the computer mouse. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 3 Aug. 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