redecorate

verb

re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˌ)rē-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt How to pronounce redecorate (audio)
redecorated; redecorating; redecorates

transitive verb

: to freshen or change in appearance : refurbish

intransitive verb

: to freshen or change a decorative scheme
redecoration noun

Examples of redecorate in a Sentence

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The Rays had four months to get ready for Opening Day—and that meant much more than shipping some bats and balls across the bridge from St. Petersburg or redecorating the players’ clubhouse. Brett Knight, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 This could mean a big change in your living situation, like moving, redecorating or even welcoming a new family member into your life. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025 Plus, there's no need to redecorate your entire space to add some retro flair—focus on accent pieces such as a chair, light fixture, or area rug for for an affordable and harmonious way to blend the old with the new. Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Mar. 2025 The White Lotus the set design team redecorated the suite with thematic palm and pineapple prints, which would soon become an iconic design feature distinct to the show. Bianca Salonga, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for redecorate

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Time Traveler
The first known use of redecorate was circa 1611

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“Redecorate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redecorate. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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redecorate

verb
re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˈ)rē-ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt How to pronounce redecorate (audio)
: to freshen or change a decorative scheme
redecoration noun

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