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reorder

1 of 2

verb

re·​or·​der (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce reorder (audio)
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.
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Verb
The longtime hierarchy of playoff teams is also being reordered, with the struggles of former bluebloods like the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens has introduced new excitement. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Nov. 2025 This shift has reordered the priorities of personal health. Yasmin Tayag, The Atlantic, 11 Nov. 2025
Noun
Editing is just as seamless: merge multiple PDFs, split large files, reorder pages, or compress documents without losing image clarity. PC Magazine, 15 Nov. 2025 Fortune has previously reported that retailers lock in holiday assortments months in advance, and 2025’s tariff volatility has forced last‑minute reorders, product cuts, and pricing shifts—conditions that especially strain small operators with thin margins and limited credit lines. Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reorder

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reorder was in 1579

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“Reorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reorder. Accessed 3 Dec. 2025.

Kids Definition

reorder

1 of 2 verb
re·​or·​der (ˈ)rē-ˈȯrd-ər How to pronounce reorder (audio)
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

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