rewatch

American  

[ree-woch, ree-woch] / riˈwɒtʃ, ˈriˌwɒtʃ /

verb (used with object)

1. to view (a television program, movie, video clip, etc.) again, having already seen it at least once.

   I’m rewatching the first two seasons of the show before season three premieres next month.

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noun

1. (of a television program, movie, video clip, etc.) an additional or subsequent viewing.

   The only thing this reboot did was convince me that the original trilogy deserved a rewatch.

Etymology

Origin of rewatch

First recorded in 1840–45 (referring to books being reviewed and reprinted); 1990–95 for current senses; re- ( def. ) + watch ( def. )

Example Sentences

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rewatch

Children can be just as unforgiving as adults when it comes to movies, which is probably why, until this week, I couldn’t ever bring myself to rewatch “Cars.”

From Salon ● Jun. 6, 2026

Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus will unlock extra features including better analytics, story rewatch statistics, wider audience reach and profile customization options.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

Do not rewatch the video unless you want to be reminded of the smiley horrors of Zoom life.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026

For laughs, rewatch the classic “Saturday Night Live” commercial for “Mom Jeans,” which aired in 2003.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 14, 2026

Go for a month, rewatch the Games, tour the catacombs, visit the sites where the deaths took place.

From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins