# rejuvenation

/ɹɪˌdʒuvəˈneɪʃən/ (US) · /ɹɪdʒˌuːvənˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/rejuvenation
Updated: 2026-05-26

## Definition

the process of becoming young, fresh, or full of energy again. It often describes a feeling of being refreshed after a long time of stress or work.

For teachers: the process of restoring youth, freshness, or vigor to a person or thing. Often used in medical or psychological contexts to describe recovery from exhaustion or illness.

## Examples

- A long vacation is the best way to find rejuvenation.
- After months of intense research, the team spent a weekend at the mountains for some much-needed rejuvenation.
- The city's urban rejuvenation project transformed the neglected industrial district into a vibrant hub of green spaces and modern architecture, breathing new life into the local economy.

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