1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

Examples of reinvestment in a Sentence

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Lowes Foods’ history in Charlotte In 2014, Lowes Foods began pulling out of Charlotte, swapping stores with Harris Teeter and closing underperforming stores as part of a reinvestment strategy. Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 The markets are a reinvestment into the community because the local shops share the profits, keeping money in their communities. Zuri Primos july 28, Kansas City Star, 28 July 2026 Durable companies are built from culture, data, recurrence and reinvestment. Faustino Júnior, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 The Gordon funds ensured compliance, while Tonali’s sale allows for wider squad reinvestment. Aston Villa, New York Times, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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