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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In at least one case, the Russian government reissued a child's birth certificate with a false name and birthdate. Cybele Mayes-Osterman, USA TODAY, 19 Mar. 2025 Marissa Galante Frank, fashion director of beauty and accessories at Bloomingdale’s Favorite accessories: At Fendi’s 100th anniversary show the house reissued modern versions of some of their most iconic bags: the Baguette, Spy bag and Peekaboo. Sandra Salibian, WWD, 17 Mar. 2025 It was categorized as a Level 3 prior to Trump's second term, but its categorization was reissued after being reviewed and given minor edits. Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 Magna Carta would not be reissued until 1225, under John’s son, Henry III. Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
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 1 Apr. 2025.

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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