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Definition of reentry

reentry

/riːˈɛn.tɹi/
(UK: re-entry)
re · en · try
Plural:reentries
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Adjective:reentrant
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reentry Lexical Profile

reentry Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The act or process of entering a place, country, or sphere of activity again after leaving it.

Example

"Passengers must present a valid passport and visa upon reentry into the country."

2

The return of a spacecraft, missile, or other object from outer space into the Earth's atmosphere.

Example

"The capsule's heat shield protected the astronauts from extreme temperatures during atmospheric reentry."

3

In law, the retaking of possession of leased property by a landlord following a breach of covenant by the tenant.

Example

"The commercial lease included a right of reentry clause in the event of prolonged nonpayment of rent."

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• Rhymes for reentry

• Nearby Words

reenroll
reenrollment
reenter
reentry
reenvision
reequip
reestablish

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reentry. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reentry
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