revival
/ɹɪˈvaɪ̯vəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: revivals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of reviving, or the state of being revived.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Reanimation from a state of languor or depression; applied to health, a person's spirits, etc.
Noun
Examples
It is hard to sell a democratic partnership of nations from a stall that only stocks Conservative governments. Unionism needs a Labour revival in England.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “revival” mean?
The act of reviving, or the state of being revived.
Is “revival” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.