reseal

verb

re·​seal (ˌ)rē-ˈsēl 

resealed; resealing

transitive verb

: to seal (something) again: such as

a

: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out

reseal a container

resealed the hole/leak

b

: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together

If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …

—Good Housekeeping

He taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …

—Marshall N. Klimasewiski

Staff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.

—Howard Schneider

c

: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating

The grout needs to be resealed regularly.

resealable

(ˌ)rē-ˈsē-lə-bəl 

adjective

a resealable plastic bag

Examples of reseal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Agents immediately smelled caulk and fresh paint and noticed that the part of the vessel’s floor where the fuel tank should be located was cut and resealed in a rectangular shape, according to the complaint. —David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025

Interior repairs, including resealing the bathroom tiles, might range from a few hundred to several thousand dollars, depending on the extent of damage. —Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025

For example, resealing windows and doors with caulking can seal air leaks and cut down on drafts, and reversing ceiling fans can help circulate warm air downwards. —Nora Colomer, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024

Both girls are being treated for lead exposure; the oldest is believed to have become poisoned by lead paint, prompting an investigation by Onondaga County that resealed Fair’s home but did not involve any work on her water lines. —Kyla Guilfoil, NBC News, 18 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above