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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Back in her hometown and involved once again with her family’s chocolate business, Linda reunites with her former boyfriend and, amid the traditions of Christmas in Gramado, rediscovers the possibility of opening her heart to love. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 Over the past two decades, a new generation of producers has slowly brought vineyards back to life, rediscovering what the island’s unique landscape can offer. — Monica Mendal, Vogue, 10 Aug. 2026 The talent is still there, but the question is whether Strasbourg can get him onto the field often enough to rediscover it on a consistent basis. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 It was rediscovered and confirmed in 2021 through genetic and morphological studies, the organization said. — CBS News, 8 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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