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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Igor Tudor is here to stay, now Juventus need to rediscover their identity and challenge for honours if his time at the helm is to ultimately be successful. Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025 Fifield’s story has been rediscovered because of Brandt’s post-retirement research on her family history. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2025 Lo and behold, Pucci and its creative director Camille Miceli brought la dolce vita to Paris, dressing the Bar de la Croix Rouge in its swirling, marble-like prints and inviting fashion folks to rediscover the iconic Left Bank eatery, a cherry tomato’s throw from Le Bon Marché. Miles Socha, Footwear News, 5 June 2025 Yet as with that Bugatti model, Dinos are rapidly being rediscovered by collectors, and represent a great way into Ferrari ownership. Ben Oliver, Robb Report, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rediscover

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined above

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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 15 Jun. 2025.

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