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

For an industry that’s always in flux, the revival of the melodrama might just be the savior that the once moribund mid-budget film has been seeking.

From Salon

However, the conflict has sent energy prices surging, while its impact on fertilizer costs is likely to see a revival of food inflation.

From The Wall Street Journal

The revival, directed by Cihan Sahin, who is also credited with the production and projection design, carves out pockets of visual poetry on the darkened stage.

From Los Angeles Times

Recent shipbuilding contract wins in a tight offshore support vessel market suggest a potential revival of the shipbuilding segment and additional earnings upside for the offshore marine group, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal

The film is a Searchlight Pictures production, which is under the same corporate umbrella as the “Buffy” revival’s Searchlight Television.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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