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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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But the wait is over: Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks will finally reissue their 1973 album, Buckingham Nicks, on Sept. 19. Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2025 Capital One began the process of reissuing Capital One debt cards onto that network last month, Fairbank said. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 22 July 2025 The measure follows in the footsteps of a similar regulation known as the gainful employment rule which was developed by the Obama administration and reissued under Biden. Elissa Nadworny, NPR, 18 July 2025 However, a 2023 audit that sampled 50 misuse investigations found the SSA did not properly and timely reissue $47,035 in misused benefits to 19 beneficiaries, as required. Tamia Fowlkes, jsonline.com, 16 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for reissue

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense

Time Traveler
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 29 Jul. 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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