rewatch

verb

re·​watch ˌrē-ˈwäch How to pronounce rewatch (audio)
rewatched; rewatching; rewatches

transitive verb

: to watch (something, such as a movie or television program) again
… able to watch and rewatch the fascinating, colorful mixture of abstract and impressionist images …Video Review
Rewatching "The Apprentice" more than a decade later, it's easy to see why it struck a chord.Emily Nussbaum

Examples of rewatch in a Sentence

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From Alan Cumming’s Floop, the Thumb Thumbs, the spy gadgets and set-pieces, this movie is very memorable, but really visually fun to rewatch anyways. Savannah Salazar, Vulture, 4 Mar. 2026 And horror fans have an entire franchise to watch or rewatch, as well as plenty of other films appropriate for the day. Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 13 Feb. 2026 Relive the action and rewatch the night's biggest ads here. Josephine Rozzelle, CNBC, 9 Feb. 2026 There, visitors will be able to rewatch highlights from the previous day’s competitions and the venue will become a hub for sports conversations, featuring video content and podcasts with athletes, coaches and special guests. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 6 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rewatch

Word History

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of rewatch was in 1841

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“Rewatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rewatch. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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