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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And getting their practically new, young quarterback to perform while rediscovering the team's leading rusher suggests this team will be relevant despite not having Dart. — Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Oct. 2026 In the more than 80 years since the war ended, such remains have periodically been rediscovered and returned to Japan. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 22 Oct. 2026 As the war ground to a close and Soviet forces advanced on Austria, the family hid the sculpture in their home; it was rediscovered years later, when the house was being renovated. — News Desk, Artforum, 22 Oct. 2026 Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate. — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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