reissue

verb

re·​is·​sue (ˌ)rē-ˈi-(ˌ)shü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
 chiefly British  -ˈi-(ˌ)syü
reissued; reissuing; reissues

intransitive verb

: to come forth again

transitive verb

: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue noun

Examples of reissue in a Sentence

The publisher has decided to reissue the author's out-of-print books.
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The spring 2025 drop features reissued a few best-sellers as well as new pieces. Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 28 Feb. 2025 The set was reissued on streamers, as well as at retail as a digital download, CD, cassette and two vinyl variants. Keith Caulfield, Billboard, 23 Feb. 2025 Mon Amie Records reissued the song on vinyl and onto streaming services in 2013 after licensing it from MGM, followed by a release of Q Lazzarus demos that the label received from Luckey’s former manager. Rich Juzwiak, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025 Of Montreal will reissue The Sunlandic Twins, via Polyvinyl, on March 14, extending the 20th anniversary celebrations that began with the December announcement of a tour of the album. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 13 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

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The first known use of reissue was in 1613

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“Reissue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reissue. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

reissue

verb
re·​is·​sue -ˈish-ü How to pronounce reissue (audio)
: to issue again
especially : to cause to become available again
reissue a stamp
reissue noun

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