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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Sikes previously worked in a creative capacity at Pottery Barn, and has since tackled high profile projects like redesigning Reese Witherspoon’s Dallas Draper James store and redecorating Jill Biden’s East Wing office in The White House. Maggie Horton, People.com, 3 May 2025 From remodeling to redecorating, incorporating beige will elevate your home while keeping it in style and versatile for years to come. Macie Stump, Southern Living, 13 Apr. 2025 The architecture of oppression cannot simply be redecorated; it must be rebuilt. Natasha Dartigue, Baltimore Sun, 23 Apr. 2025 The magazine also recommends creating dedicated zones for pets to feel safe—like a comfy nook or soft rug—especially during big changes like painting or redecorating. Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 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 1 Jun. 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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