reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt 

1

: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested

2

: a second or repeated investment

Examples of reinvestment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Much of that fortune stems from savvy reinvestments: profits from The Oprah Winfrey Show and films like The Color Purple, Beloved, and Selma—all co-produced by her Harpo Productions—have reportedly generated more than $2.5 billion to date. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 11 July 2025

The report notes that moving out of the building would come with a potential cost savings of $484 million, in part by eliminating $295 million in reinvestment needs. —Austin Hornbostel, Nashville Tennessean, 22 May 2025

The growth of share prices and reinvestment of interest and dividends over decades can be incredibly powerful in growing your nest egg. —Forbes Business Council, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025

Years of housing reinvestment are transforming Barclay, Old Goucher, Greenmount West and Johnston Square. —Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 26 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for reinvestment

• disinvestment
• arrestment
• divestment
• investment