reissue

verb

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

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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Nicks and Buckingham, 75, are reissuing their eponymous 1973 album this September. Marina Watts, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Until now, the album has never been reissued or made available to streaming services. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025 Devendra Banhart is reissuing his 2005 album, Cripple Crow, for its 20th anniversary. Matthew Strauss, Pitchfork, 29 July 2025 The first and only album from the longtime Fleetwood Mac bandmates/exes has been out of print for decades and never reissued, until now. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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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 20 Aug. 2025.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
re·​is·​sue -ˈish-ü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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