rerelease: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal to neutral; common in media, entertainment, and commercial contexts.
Quick answer
What does “rerelease” mean?
To issue or make available again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To issue or make available again; a new issuance of something previously released.
The act of reissuing a product (e.g., film, music, software) often with new material, formatting, or marketing; to reintroduce to the public after a period of unavailability.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning. Both varieties accept hyphenated (re-release) and unhyphenated forms, though British style guides may slightly favour the hyphen.
Connotations
Neutral in both; associated with marketing, nostalgia, and preservation of cultural works.
Frequency
Equally common in both varieties within relevant domains (film, music, gaming).
Grammar
How to Use “rerelease” in a Sentence
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Collocations
Examples
Examples of “rerelease” in a Sentence
noun
British English
- The film's 4K rerelease attracted a whole new generation of fans.
- The rerelease includes previously unseen footage.
American English
- The rerelease of the software fixed several major bugs.
- The album's 25th-anniversary rerelease topped the charts.
verb
British English
- The studio will rerelease the director's cut in cinemas next autumn.
- They've decided to rerelease the album on vinyl for its 30th anniversary.
American English
- The label plans to rerelease the classic jazz recordings next month.
- They decided to rerelease the game with all the DLC included.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
The strategy to rerelease a classic product with updated features.
Academic
Studying the cultural impact of a film's theatrical rerelease.
Everyday
They're going to rerelease my favourite video game on the new console.
Technical
The software developer will rerelease version 3.2 with critical security patches.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “rerelease”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “rerelease”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “rerelease”
- Misspelling as 're-release' in contexts demanding a closed compound (though both are acceptable).
- Using 'rerelease' for a brand-new product instead of a reissued one.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Both 'rerelease' and 're-release' are correct. Modern style guides increasingly favour the closed form (without a hyphen), but the hyphenated form remains very common, especially in British English.
A 'rerelease' is the same original work issued again, possibly with minor restoration or added content. A 'remake' involves creating a new version from scratch, often with significant changes to cast, setting, or technology.
Yes. As a verb: 'They will rerelease the game.' As a noun: 'The rerelease is scheduled for June.'
They are very similar. 'Republishing' is more specific to printed materials like books and journals, while 'rerelease' has a broader application to films, music, software, and other media.
To issue or make available again.
Rerelease is usually formal to neutral; common in media, entertainment, and commercial contexts. in register.
Rerelease: in British English it is pronounced /ˌriːrɪˈliːs/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌriːrɪˈliːs/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “[Something] gets a second lease of life (related concept)”
- “Back by popular demand (marketing phrase for rerelease)”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE-LEASE. Like leasing a property again, a rerelease leases content to the public again.
Conceptual Metaphor
A SECOND CHANCE / A NEW LIFE (for a creative work).
Practice
Quiz
In which context is the word 'rerelease' LEAST likely to be used?