recap

1 of 4

noun (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
Synonyms of recapnext
: recapitulation

recap

2 of 4

verb (1)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping
: recapitulate

recap

3 of 4

noun (2)

re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
: retread sense 1

recap

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verb (2)

re·​cap (ˌ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping

transitive verb

: retread
recappable
(ˌ)rē-ˈka-pə-bəl How to pronounce recap (audio)
adjective

Synonyms of recap

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Examples of recap in a Sentence

Noun (1) after a recap of this morning's meeting, we can discuss the issues that were raised Verb (1) please recap the highlights of the game for me
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Noun
For a recap and overview of my well over two hundred analyses and postings about AI and mental health, see the link here and the link here. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 In each episode, Vellani and Alvarez revisit one film with a recap and in-depth conversation. — Todd Spangler, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
After analyzing and recapping episodes of Boy Meets World on their podcast, Pod Meets World, Strong and costars Danielle Fishel and Will Friedle began recapping the 2014 spinoff, Girl Meets World. — Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026 As Renna recapped his experience, a line of fans formed over his shoulder as people waited for a chance to take a photo with the actor best known for starring in another beloved baseball classic — The Sandlot. — Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for recap

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

by shortening

Verb (2) and Noun (2)

re- + cap entry 1

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1909, in the meaning defined above

Verb (1)

1945, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

1929, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of recap was in 1909

Rhymes for recap

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recap

1 of 4 verb
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
ri-ˈkap
recapped; recapping
: recapitulate
now, to recap the news

recap

2 of 4 noun
re·​cap ˈrē-ˌkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
: a brief summary : recapitulation

recap

3 of 4 verb
re·​cap (ˈ)rē-ˈkap How to pronounce recap (audio)
recapped; recapping
: retread entry 1 sense 1
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