retelling

noun

re·​tell·​ing (ˌ)rē-ˈte-liŋ How to pronounce retelling (audio)
: a new version of a story
a retelling of a Greek legend

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One of his recent favorites was Percival Everett’s James, an acclaimed retelling of Huckleberry Finn from the perspective of Jim. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025 Ultimately, will anyone be satisfied with this retelling? Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 28 May 2025 In this Romeo & Juliet retelling, Rafe, the fierce captain of the House of the Rogue, falls for Jule, the deadliest soldier in the House of the Crowns. Rachel McRady, People.com, 22 May 2025 Lanez has maintained his innocence despite a jury believing Megan Thee Stallion’s retelling of the events that followed a party at Kylie Jenner’s Hollywood Hills home in December 2022. Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 22 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for retelling

Word History

First Known Use

1883, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of retelling was in 1883

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“Retelling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/retelling. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.

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