rerun

Definition

  • noun: a television program or movie that is shown again
  • verb: to show (a television program or movie) again
  • verb: to run again or anew

Examples

  • Voters do not want a 'rerun' [='repeat'] of the last election.

  • Last week's show is being 'rerun' tomorrow night.

  • She spent her vacation watching summer 'reruns'.

Movie quotes

  • (..) I've seen this one. This is a classic. This is where Ralph dresses up as a man from space. What do you mean, you've seen this? It's brand-new. Yeah, well, I saw it on a rerun. What's a rerun? You'll find out. You know, Marty, you look so familiar to me. Do I know your mother? (..)
    1985 Back to the Future