reorder

1 of 2

verb

re·​or·​der (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər 

reordered; reordering; reorders

transitive verb

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to give a reorder for

intransitive verb

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2

noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier

Examples of reorder in a Sentence

Verb

I had to reorder the shirt because they sent the wrong size.

The book sold out the first day, and the store reordered 500 copies.

Call us when you're ready to reorder.

You need to reorder your priorities.

The coach reordered the batting lineup.

After her husband's death, she reordered her life.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Each application requires rewriting summaries, adjusting keywords, reordering accomplishments and refining language to match specific job descriptions. —Bybryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026

Democrats are debating whether to reorder their presidential primary calendar. —Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Noun

Hilton is pleading with his chief Republican rival, county Sheriff Chad Bianco, to pull out of the contest, fearing an all-Democratic ticket would dampen GOP turnout across the state and reorder races for Congress and the Legislature. —Michael R. Blood, Chicago Tribune, 1 June 2026

Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon has been using homegrown artificial intelligence technology to help users compare products and buy or reorder items on their behalf. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• disorder
• recorder
• suborder
• transborder

Kids Definition

reorder

1 of 2 verb

re·​or·​der (ˈ)rē-ˈȯrd-ər 

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2 noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier