rerun
1 of 2noun/ri:.rʌn/
Forms:reruns
1
the rebroadcast of a program on television or other media
B2A rerun is a program that is broadcast again after its original airing. This can include TV shows, movies, or special events that were previously shown. Reruns are often scheduled to give viewers another chance to watch content they may have missed or want to see again. They are common for popular shows, especially when a new season is not yet available or to fill time on a network's schedule. Reruns are a way for broadcasters to continue offering content that audiences enjoy.
- Viewers enjoyed watching a classic sitcom rerun late at night.
- The cable channel airs reruns of old movies every weekend.
- The rerun of the live concert drew a large audience eager to relive the experience.
- The network scheduled a rerun of last season's finale due to popular demand.
- She caught a rerun of her favorite cooking show while waiting at the airport.