reinvestment

noun

re·​in·​vest·​ment ˌrē-ən-ˈves(t)-mənt How to pronounce reinvestment (audio)
1
: the action of reinvesting : the state of being reinvested
2
: a second or repeated investment

Examples of reinvestment in a Sentence

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Community reinvestment programs are supporting important work in neighborhoods that were hit hardest by the war on drugs. Sonya M. Harper, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 To that end, 100 percent of the inn’s profits are funneled to Shorefast for reinvestment in community work. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026 Higher yields on callable bonds compensate investors for call risk—the chance the bond may be redeemed early, when only lower rates are available for reinvestment. Encyclopedia Britannica, 2 Apr. 2026 Focus on kids Two beloved childhood drink brands — Capri Sun and Kool-Aid — are also seeing reinvestment, with the aim of targeting older kids and even adults. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for reinvestment

Word History

First Known Use

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of reinvestment was in 1611

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“Reinvestment.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/reinvestment. Accessed 29 Apr. 2026.

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