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; see origin at re-, entry

Example Sentences

Mr. Wash sees the center as a replicable model for rehabilitation through the arts — one that begins with creative expression inside prison walls and extends, through structured support, into stable reentry.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

The orange suits protect the crewmembers during launch and reentry, but are also available for emergency use -- they can provide up to six days of breathable air.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

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

Kristie Puckett, a lobbyist who pushes against mass incarceration and the barriers for reentry into society, said that private prisons have “long found success hiding information” about their treatment of people detained in their facilities.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2026

After the Second World War, San Francisco was the main point of reentry for sailors returning from the Pacific.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides