reruns

word · lemma: rerun

Definition

'Reruns' are TV shows, movies, or episodes that are broadcast again after their original showing.

Usage & Nuances

Most common for TV shows. Usually plural: 'watching reruns.' Informal; mainly used in American English. In British English, 'repeats' is more common. Can also refer to a repeat airing of sports or news.

Example Sentences

There were nothing but reruns on TV last night.

natural

I’ve already seen these reruns a hundred times.

natural

I like watching reruns of my favorite show.

basic

They showed reruns all summer.

basic

These reruns are from last year.

basic

Sometimes reruns are better than new shows.

natural