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
Want to rediscover the joys and surprises of great literature? We're spending 2016 reading and discussing great novels …—Slate.com
rediscovery
(ˌ)rē-di-ˈskə-v(ə-)rē How to pronounce rediscover (audio)
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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Morgan Sykes Jaybush, the creative director who helped rediscover the techniques of house moving. — Nicola Twilley, New Yorker, 27 Aug. 2026 Byrne is also preparing to add another chapter to his multidisciplinary output with Sleeping Beauties, his forthcoming book about ideas and discoveries that were overlooked, forgotten and eventually rediscovered. — Spin Staff, SPIN, 27 Aug. 2026 Off Ramp is many things—a useful compendium of research on polarization and political violence, a candid memoir of Cox’s uneven attempts at peacemaking, a practical handbook for Americans who want to rediscover how to live with one another. — Mckay Coppins, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 The most recent winner, reigning Daytona 500 champion Tyler Reddick, looks to rediscover his early-season form, featuring five wins in the first eight races. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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