1. tires that have been given new treads
2. people who return to former positions or activities
Usage: informal

1. third person singular present of retread: to put new treads on worn tires
2. third person singular present of retread: to go over the same path again

Examples

• The garage sells quality retreads at half the price of new tires.
• Many retreads filled the coaching positions this season.
• The company retreads old tires to reduce waste.
• She retreads the same route to work every morning.
• Buying retreads saved him hundreds of dollars.
• The team hired several retreads from previous years.
• The factory retreads thousands of tires monthly.