revival

Everyday

1. Coming back to life, health, strength or popularity. tree →
2. A new performance of an old play or show. tree →
3. (church) A time when many people turn to faith with new energy; also a lively religious meeting. tree →
4. Bringing someone back to consciousness. tree →

In the lessons

In history and church: the Welsh Revival, revival meetings. In culture: «a revival of interest in vinyl records». In theatre: a revival of an old musical. Phrases: «a revival of», «economic revival», «revival meeting».

Examples

• There has been a revival of interest in board games. tree →
• The town enjoyed a revival after the new shops opened. tree →
• The theatre put on a revival of an old musical. tree →
• The church held a revival meeting with lots of singing. tree →
• The flowers made a revival after the rain. tree →
• Dance crazes from long ago are having a revival. tree →
• "What revival did you attend last night?" inquired one. tree →

Note

Verb «revive». Countable. In church history, a «revival» is a big growth of faith in a place.