noun
Uncommon
rebirth
ree-BURTH
Rebirth (noun) means a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative. Example: “The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened.”
noun
1
A fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative.
"The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened."
"Many faiths describe conversion as a kind of spiritual rebirth."
verb
1
To be, or to cause to be, renewed or revived.
"The old neighborhood was rebirthed into a thriving arts district."
How to use rebirth
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBeing born again in some sense — literally, spiritually, or as a comeback.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
a spiritual rebirth
economic rebirth
creative rebirth
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Word forms
- Plural
- rebirths
- Third person singular
- rebirths
- Past tense
- rebirthed
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Etymology
Formed from re- ("again") plus birth.
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “rebirth” mean?
The word “rebirth” means a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative. In plain terms, being born again in some sense — literally, spiritually, or as a comeback.
How do you pronounce “rebirth”?
“Rebirth” is pronounced ree-BURTH (/ɹiˈbɝθ/ in IPA).
How do you use “rebirth” in a sentence?
Here is “rebirth” used in a sentence: “The city experienced an economic rebirth after the factory reopened.”
What part of speech is “rebirth”?
Depending on how it is used, “rebirth” can be a noun and a verb.
Is “rebirth” a common word?
“Rebirth” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “rebirth” have?
“Rebirth” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a fresh start or revival, whether literal, spiritual, or figurative.
