revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: an act or instance of reviving : the state of being revived: such as

a

: renewed attention to or interest in something

b

: a new presentation or publication of something old

c(1)

: a period of renewed religious interest

(2)

: an often highly emotional evangelistic meeting or series of meetings

2

: restoration of force, validity, or effect (as to a contract)

Synonyms

• resurgence
• rebirth
• renewal

Examples of revival in a Sentence

a revival of biographical writing

a revival in Gothic architecture

Fashions from the 1970s are enjoying a revival.

The city is showing signs of revival.

There are three musical revivals on Broadway this season.

The opera company is staging a revival of Verdi's Don Carlos.

Recent Examples on the Web

Thanks to him and the modern revival of his name as a whiskey brand, Stagg remains an enduring symbol of American whiskey excellence and a true Icon of Whiskey. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025

This year, King of the Hill is front and center to promote the revival, which is out August 4, bringing Arlen’s favorite family straight to fans — Texas style. —Katie Campione, Deadline, 8 July 2025

After dropping off in 2024, Asheville (No. 15) returned to the list, with visitors expressing love for the city and hope for its revival, after the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene in the fall of 2024. —Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2025

The Shakespeare revival, complete with original score by Matt Maltese, plays Dec. 8, 2025-Jan. 17, 2026. —Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 8 July 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing revival

• revival meeting

Rhymes for revival

• archival
• arrival
• survival
• conjunctival
• rival
• subconjunctival

Kids Definition

revival

noun

re·​viv·​al ri-ˈvī-vəl 

1

: a reviving of interest (as in art, literature, or religion)

2

: a new presentation or publication (as of a book, play, or movie)

3

: a new growth or increase

a revival of business

4

: a meeting or series of meetings conducted by a preacher to arouse religious emotions or to make converts

Legal Definition

revival

noun

re·​vi·​val ri-ˈvī-vəl 

: an act or instance of reviving