revival

American  

[ri-vahy-vuhl] / rɪˈvaɪ vəl /

noun

1. restoration to life, consciousness, vigor, strength, etc.

2. restoration to use, acceptance, or currency.

   the revival of old customs.

3. a new production of an old play.

4. a showing of an old motion picture.

5. an awakening, in a church or community, of interest in and care for matters relating to personal religion.

6. an evangelistic service or a series of services for the purpose of effecting a religious awakening.

   to hold a revival.

7. the act of reviving.

8. the state of being revived.

9. Law. the reestablishment of legal force and effect.

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revival British  

/ rɪˈvaɪvəl /

noun

1. the act or an instance of reviving or the state of being revived

2. an instance of returning to life or consciousness; restoration of vigour or vitality

3. a renewed use, acceptance of, or interest in (past customs, styles, etc)

   a revival of learning

   the Gothic revival

4. a new production of a play that has not been recently performed

5. a reawakening of faith or renewal of commitment to religion

6. an evangelistic meeting or service intended to effect such a reawakening in those present

7. the re-establishment of legal validity, as of a judgment, contract, etc

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revival Cultural  

1. In Christianity, an energetic meeting intended to “revive” religious faith. Common among fundamentalists, these meetings are characterized by impassioned preaching and singing.

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Other Word Forms

• nonrevival noun
• prerevival noun

Etymology

Origin of revival

First recorded in 1645–55; revive + -al ²

Example Sentences

Most histories of men’s style trace the Edwardian suit’s post-1945 mutations into the Teddy Boy look of the 1950s and the Italian- and preppy-influenced Modernist revival of the 1960s.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wicked co-stars Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey appear to have confirmed they will reunite for a revival of the award-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George.

From BBC

Nonetheless, the U.S. government has plans for a major revival in Venezuela.

From Barron's

Nonetheless, the U.S. government has plans for a major revival in Venezuela.

From Barron's

NewsNation ran a new year segment that reported a “religious revival” was taking place among the young.

From Salon

Related Words

• recovery
• rejuvenation
• renaissance
• renewal
• restoration
• resurgence
• resurrection
• revitalization