rerun

1 of 2

verb

re·​run (ˌ)rē-ˈrən 

reran (ˌ)rē-ˈran  ; rerun; rerunning

transitive verb

: to run again or anew

rerun

2 of 2

noun

re·​run ˈrē-ˌrən 

(ˌ)rē-ˈrən

: the act or action or an instance of rerunning : repetition

especially : a movie or television show that is rerun

Examples of rerun in a Sentence

Verb

Last week's show is being rerun tomorrow night.

They reran the race, but the result was the same.

He reran the software on my computer.

Noun

She spent her vacation watching summer reruns.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

The View has been airing episodes reruns this week — and fans are wondering why. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025

The electoral bureau later banned Georgescu from May’s rerun, after prosecutors charged him with establishing a fascist group and other crimes. —Christian Edwards, CNN Money, 5 Apr. 2025

Noun

Wednesday's episode will re-feature ESPN commentator Stephen A. Smith, as well as former White House press secretary Karine Jeane-Pierre, followed by a rerun of Sen. Elissa Slotkin and musician Julian Lennon's episode on Thursday. —Jordana Comiter, People.com, 15 Apr. 2025

When Conan O’Brien retired from hosting Conan on TBS, the cable channel began airing sitcom reruns in its stead. —David Sims, The Atlantic, 7 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1804, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1922, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for rerun

• begun
• grandson
• gudrun
• handgun
• homespun
• outdone
• outrun
• pashtun
• redone
• shotgun
• someone
• stepson

Kids Definition

rerun

1 of 2 verb

re·​run (ˈ)rē-ˈrən 

reran; rerun; rerunning

: to run again or anew

rerun

2 of 2 noun

re·​run ˈrē-ˌrən 

(ˈ)rē-ˈrən

1

: the act or action or an instance of rerunning

2

: a television program or movie that is rerun