noun
revival
rih-VEYE-vuhl
noun
1
A return of something, such as interest, energy, or activity, after a period of decline.
"The neighbourhood has seen a revival since the new shops opened."
"There's been a revival of interest in vinyl records among young listeners."
2
A new production of an older play, musical, or film.
"The theatre is staging a revival of the classic 1960s musical."
3
A meeting or period focused on renewing religious enthusiasm.
"The church held a week-long revival to reinvigorate the congregation."
How to Use Revival
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA comeback — something old or forgotten becoming popular, active, or performed again.
Common pairings
economic revival
a stage revival
religious revival
Word Forms
revivals plural
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Etymology
Formed from revive plus the suffix -al.