reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
chiefly British -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues
Synonyms of reissuenext

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
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Redbord said law enforcement typically obtains a court order or seizure warrant before working with stablecoin issuers to release or reissue assets and return them to their rightful owners. — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026 Although the model has been infrequently reissued in the two decades-plus since its debut, recent rereleases have been met with enthusiasm, and readers should expect similar interest in the upcoming Black Pack drop. — Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Oct. 2026 The show comes as My Chemical Romance reissue the landmark album in a 20th anniversary edition. — Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2026 Dismally received upon release, and long out of print, the black sheep of Thompson’s bibliography is now being reissued. — Hunter S. Thompson, Air Mail, 17 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 4 Nov. 2026.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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