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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Whitmer had faced intense criticism from Great Lakes groups and tribes after her administration reissued wetlands and bottomlands permits for the controversial tunnel project. Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 10 Sep. 2026 Lucy Dacus is reissuing her debut album No Burden to celebrate its 10th anniversary. Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Sep. 2026 Warby Parker has teamed up with Spike Jonze to reissue the filmmaker and producer’s favorite styles from the eyewear company’s archives. Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026 In this 1985 novel, recently reissued by NYRB, Louise has returned to the splendor and decay of New Orleans, where one drunken yet charming Southern gentleman in particular catches her eye. Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

reissue

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

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