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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Cities rediscover that for 90 minutes, plus stoppage time, gathering is still possible. — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 30 June 2026 The legend of Kahlo has only grown in recent years, however, with many social movements rediscovering the artist’s many activist interests. — Theo Lee, Vogue, 3 July 2026 Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves. — David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 Only in 1930 did the city of Boston rediscover the phrase and carve it on a monument to mark the 300th anniversary of the city’s founding. — David Frum, The Atlantic, 1 July 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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