rejuvenation

noun

re·​ju·​ve·​na·​tion ri-ˌjü-və-ˈnā-shən 

ˌrē-

plural rejuvenations

: the action of rejuvenating or the state of being rejuvenated : restoration of youthful vigor

I remind myself that it is hope for rejuvenation of body and spirit after the rigors of the holidays that has brought me to the brink …

—Jeff Phillips

Europeans insist that their nations are not "immigration" countries, as is the United States, which by … tradition views immigrants as a source of cultural richness and economic rejuvenation.

—Judith Miller

rejuvenation of streams

… formed his ideas and planned his schemes for the rejuvenation of the drama …

—Arnold Bennett

… poured half a billion dollars into Italy's post-war rejuvenation …

—Arthur Vandenberg

Synonyms

• reanimation
• rebirth
• regeneration
• rejuvenescence
• renewal
• resurgence
• resurrection
• resuscitation
• revitalization
• revival
• revivification

Examples of rejuvenation in a Sentence

Hollywood was seeing the rejuvenation of kung fu movies

Recent Examples on the Web

This nature haven and retreat center serves as a space for land rejuvenation, conservation efforts and community engagement to channel child-like wonder. —Kayleigh Ruller, Charlotte Observer, 20 June 2024

Build a nap pod Take pride in cultivating the perfect environment for daytime rejuvenation. —Matt Fuchs, TIME, 11 June 2024

Mindfulness Treatments Are the Latest Global Spa Trend—Here's Where to Find Them From wildlife therapy to sound-bathing techniques in massage sessions, these mind spa offerings are increasingly being tied to body treatments for ultimate rejuvenation. —Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 May 2023

The property also offers a spa with treatment rooms and a hydrotherapy circuit for rejuvenation. —Ryan Smith, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined above