rerun
3 synonyms for rerun, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — A television program shown again after its original broadcast.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
A television program shown again after its original broadcast.
“I'm not a fan of the new Simpsons episodes, but the old reruns have me in stitches, although I've seen them countless times.”
2. verb
To run something again, such as a race, program, or broadcast.
“They're still rerunning The Flintstones on this channel.”
How to use rerun
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
watch a rerun
rerun the program
rerun the numbers
Etymology
From re- ("again") plus run.
Full origin of rerun →Frequently asked questions
What does “rerun” mean?
The word “rerun” means a television program shown again after its original broadcast. In plain terms, a repeat broadcast, or to run something again.
How do you pronounce “rerun”?
“Rerun” is pronounced REE-ruhn (/ˈɹiɹʌn/ in IPA).
How do you use “rerun” in a sentence?
Here is “rerun” used in a sentence: “We spent the rainy afternoon watching reruns of an old sitcom.”
What part of speech is “rerun”?
Depending on how it is used, “rerun” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “rerun” have?
“Rerun” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a television program shown again after its original broadcast.
