Word
reissue
Phoneticsreis·sue
US/ɹiˈɪʃu/
UK/ɹiːˈɪʃuː/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a new version of something that was available before, like a book, a record, or a stamp. It is often released because the original is hard to find or has been improved.
n. a new release or publication of an item that has been out of print or previously unavailable. Often involves updated packaging, remastered audio, or additional content while retaining the core identity of the original work.
Examples
“I bought the vinyl reissue of my favorite album.”
“The publisher announced a special hardcover reissue of the classic novel to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.”
“Collectors often debate whether a modern digital reissue can truly capture the warmth and character of the original analog pressings from the mid-twentieth century.”
Examples
simple
“I bought the vinyl reissue of my favorite album.”
contextual
“The publisher announced a special hardcover reissue of the classic novel to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary.”
complex
“Collectors often debate whether a modern digital reissue can truly capture the warmth and character of the original analog pressings from the mid-twentieth century.”
Real-World Examples
“The reissue of St Jude went to No 1 15 years after it first came out.” “Its Welsh title is Star Wars: Gobaith Newydd (New Hope), reflecting the 1977 film’s later title on reissue, Star Wars: Episode IV – A New Hope.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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