1. a period of renewed interest in or revival of something
2. the period in European history from the 14th to 17th centuries marked by a revival of classical learning and art
Usage: often capitalized

Examples

• The city experienced a cultural renaissance after the new arts center opened.
• Many consider the Renaissance to be a turning point in Western civilization.
• There has been a renaissance of interest in traditional crafts.
• Renaissance art is characterized by realistic human figures and perspective.
• The neighborhood is undergoing an economic renaissance.
• Leonardo da Vinci was a famous Renaissance artist and inventor.