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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Topped by a colossal golden globe that symbolizes rebirth, Baiterek Tower is Astana’s pride and joy. Joe Yogerst, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 After a five-year run as a brick-and-mortar in Boise that ended in 2021, then a rebirth as a Kuna restaurant that began in 2023, Mac Mac is returning to its food-truck-only roots. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 19 Feb. 2025 And then with his death is a rebirth of myself trying to figure out how to live without him. Tricia Despres, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Read Article > Jul 19, 2022 Umar Shakir Volkswagen names a new CEO to run its electric truck and SUV spinoff Scout The electric rebirth of Scout, the classic off-road SUV brand, is getting real this week as Volkswagen names Scott Keogh as CEO of its new spinoff company. Verge Staff, The Verge, 5 Feb. 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 1 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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