reorder

1 of 2

verb

re·​or·​der (ˌ)rē-ˈȯr-dər How to pronounce reorder (audio)
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.
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Verb
An analysis of how trivial distractions have reordered our politics and the fabric of society. The California Independent Booksellers Alliance, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2025 President Donald Trump is moving at breakneck speed to reorder America’s relationships with the world. Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 18 Feb. 2025
Noun
Billie removes the mental burden of remembering to reorder razors or restricting yourself to whatever is available around you, which can sometimes mean cheap, flimsy, plastic razors. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 28 Nov. 2024 But now, intelligent digital agents can respond to customer questions in real time, monitor stock levels, reorder inventory, and even coordinate with shipping providers—all without human intervention. Marc Benioff, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024 See All Example Sentences for reorder

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1579, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reorder was in 1579

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“Reorder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reorder. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reorder

1 of 2 verb
re·​or·​der (ˈ)rē-ˈȯrd-ər How to pronounce reorder (audio)
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

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