rediscover

verb

re·​dis·​cov·​er (ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-vər How to pronounce rediscover (audio)
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
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rediscovery noun
plural rediscoveries
The rediscovery of the woodpecker was touted by cryptozoologists as proof that animals thought long extinct may still exist. Benjamin Radford

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Trends in Tawny Port have shifted as contemporary wine enthusiasts rediscover fortified wines, particularly in considering their versatility and food-pairing potential. Paul Caputo, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 Many of us survived the Covid days by rediscovering old MGM musicals, humming tunes from Singing In the Rain or doing a Fred Astaire tap from Top Hat. Peter Bart, Deadline, 19 Dec. 2024 Naturally, with Dudley's help, the bishop eventually rediscovers the true meaning of Christmas, a message that The Bishop's Wife ably passes along to its holiday audience. James Mercadante, EW.com, 14 Dec. 2024 Advertisement The Bruins rediscovered themselves without a moment to spare. Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rediscover 

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of rediscover was in 1621

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“Rediscover.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rediscover. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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