revival

[ri-vahy-vuhl]

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.

revival

/ 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

revival

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

Other Word Forms

• nonrevival noun
• prerevival noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revival¹

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

Example Sentences

The first of these revival projects, ninja adventure Shinobi: Art of Vengeance, slashed its way on to some critics' game of the year shortlists when it came out last month.

From BBC

Sasaki’s revival began earlier this month, when he went to Arizona after four poor starts in a minor-league rehab assignment to work with the organization’s pitching development coaches.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC understands concerns over the long-term costs of the line earmarked between Liverpool and Manchester have pushed back the revival of Northern Powerhouse Rail.

From BBC

The prospect of a revival of “The Night of the Iguana,” a Tennessee Williams play rarely revived anymore, seemed like a luxury I wasn’t sure I could afford in the ongoing political emergency.

From Los Angeles Times

It caps off a sensational career revival for a player who had not scored double figures in a league campaign season since he was a teenager at Rennes.

From BBC

Related Words

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