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

How many pitchers reinvent themselves at 31? —Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 19 Apr. 2026

After a breakup, rudderless millennial Jane hires a team of Gen-Z consultants to reinvent her life. —Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 16 Apr. 2026

The goal is to reinvent Gatorade beyond a sports drink and into a hydration brand enticing for everybody, Mike Del Pozzo, president of PepsiCo’s US beverage category, told CNN. —Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 16 Apr. 2026

Now Ford is reinventing the assembly line. —Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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