reentry

American  

[ree-en-tree] / riˈɛn tri /

Also re-entry,

noun

plural

reentries

1. an act of reentering.

2. the return from outer space into the earth's atmosphere of an earth-orbiting satellite, spacecraft, rocket, or the like.

3. Law. the retaking of possession under a right reserved in a prior conveyance.

4. Also called reentry card.  Bridge, Whist. a card that will win a trick enabling one to regain the lead previously lost, especially the lead from a particular hand.

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Etymology

Origin of reentry

late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; re-, entry

Example Sentences

Its heat-resistant design, originally intended for reentry on Earth and Mars, could be used to handle the intense heating from aerobraking in Uranus' atmosphere.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

A multi-warhead missile can strike multiple targets with a single launch while overwhelming defence systems through simultaneous, dispersed reentry vehicles.

From Barron's • Mar. 29, 2026

According to the lawsuit, “reinstatement of removal requires an illegal reentry, and Petitioner’s last entry was on advance parole so would not fall under that ground.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

I can’t say I’m shocked to see Gates’ reentry into this.

From Slate • Feb. 4, 2026

Upon reentry on June 19, the Vostok 6 was delayed because of problems that were not made public at the time.

From "Women in Space" by Karen Bush Gibson