reentry

American  

[ree-en-tree] / riˈɛn tri /

Also re-entry,

noun

• reentries
  plural

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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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• reentries
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of reentry

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

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Example Sentences

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Waiving such environmental protection requirements would allow approvals to be expedited "to launch rockets, reenter spacecraft, and operate launch and reentry sites," the FAA said.

From Barron's ● Jul. 28, 2026

“This is a safe reentry point,” Bock of Exhibitor Relations said of “The Mandalorian” movie.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026

Estelle, who’s long held permanent resident status in the U.S., is a veteran at navigating the reentry process when she returns from visiting relatives in her native France.

From Salon ● May 14, 2026

Additional imagery taken from aircraft during reentry will be analyzed in the coming weeks.

From Science Daily ● May 4, 2026

The heat of reentry had melted the cables to the equipment capsule.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

Transportation officials on Tuesday disclosed a plan that would allow the Federal Aviation Administration to waive requirements under environmental laws and regulations as it permits commercial rocket sites, launches and spacecraft reentries.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Launches and reentries of spacecraft can generate a lot of noise, alter wildlife habitats and have other impacts on the surrounding landscapes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

China has insisted that uncontrolled reentries are common practice and has dismissed concerns about potential damage as “shameless hype.”

From Scientific American ● Nov. 3, 2022

According to the FAA, there were 45 space launches and reentries last year, a record, and that could rise to more than 70 this year.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 8, 2021

Sometimes I got inside it with Neil and Buzz and we practiced things like launches and reentries, where all three of us would be together.

From "Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story" by Michael Collins

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