reorder

1 of 2

verb

re·​or·​der (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər 

reordered; reordering; reorders

transitive verb

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to give a reorder for

intransitive verb

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2

noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier

Examples of reorder in a Sentence

Verb

I had to reorder the shirt because they sent the wrong size.

The book sold out the first day, and the store reordered 500 copies.

Call us when you're ready to reorder.

You need to reorder your priorities.

The coach reordered the batting lineup.

After her husband's death, she reordered her life.

Recent Examples on the Web

Verb

Democrats are debating whether to reorder their presidential primary calendar. —Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 29 May 2026

Build for invisible utility, where the agent quietly reorders the product. —Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026

Noun

Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon has been using homegrown artificial intelligence technology to help users compare products and buy or reorder items on their behalf. —Annie Palmer, CNBC, 27 May 2026

The system ingests customer history and anticipates reorders. —Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reorder

• boarder
• border
• corder
• order
• warder
• camcorder
• disorder
• recorder
• suborder
• transborder

Kids Definition

reorder

1 of 2 verb

re·​or·​der (ˈ)rē-ˈȯrd-ər 

1

: to arrange in a different way

2

: to place a reorder

reorder

2 of 2 noun

: an order like a previous order placed with the same supplier