rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism

Examples of rebirth in a Sentence

the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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The brief rebirth ended in 2001 when Thomson Multimedia acquired the company and pulled the plug. Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Mar. 2025 This testing was, however, always going to serve as a temporary justification for the launch facility’s rebirth. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 7 Mar. 2025 On my left wrist is the Venus symbol representing love and womanhood with a waxing crescent moon, a symbol of rebirth and new beginnings as well as the Pagan symbol of the divine feminine. Renea Baek Goddard, Them, 21 Feb. 2025 With its rebirth, the show’s premiere also says goodbye to one of its main characters in typical violent fashion. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 5 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of rebirth was in 1837

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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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rebirth

noun
re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance

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