reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
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Moody psych-pop alchemists the Church’s first four records (Of Skins and Heart, The Blurred Crusade, Seance, and Heyday) have been reissued by Universal Australia and are being imported stateside. Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024 One week before Long After Dark was reissued, becoming a collectible for longtime Petty fans, the title sold fewer than 50 copies. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 The clothing brand came to life in 1994 and is celebrating its 30th anniversary by reissuing the greatest hits of that time. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2024 Long After Dark, has also been reissued with a bounty of studio outtakes. Al Shipley, SPIN, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for reissue 

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
re·​is·​sue -ˈish-ü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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