rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər 

rediscovered; rediscovering; rediscovers

transitive verb

: to discover (something lost or forgotten) again

In America we have only recently rediscovered the use of wild greens.

—Jasper White

Want to rediscover the joys and surprises of great literature? We're spending 2016 reading and discussing great novels …

—Slate.com

rediscovery

(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē 

noun

plural rediscoveries

The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist.

—Benjamin Radford

Examples of rediscover in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As Derek helps Sara rediscover her love for dance, a romance blossoms between them, but their relationship faces challenges from cultural differences, personal struggles, and Derek’s complicated past. —Travis Bean, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024

In the end, Christmasland helps Beatrice rediscover hope, love, and the magic of new beginnings. —EW.com, 18 Oct. 2024

What’s even more rare is rediscovering a fragrance in your own collection that suddenly feels new again. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 Oct. 2024

By Felix Bischof published 10 October 2024 Milky white or in pastel hues, pearls have been rediscovered by fashion and jewellery designers. —Felix Bischof, theweek, 10 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above