repackage

verb

re·​pack·​age (ˌ)rē-ˈpa-kij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
repackaged; repackaging; repackages

transitive verb

: to package again or anew
specifically : to put into a more efficient or attractive form
repackager noun

Examples of repackage in a Sentence

Large pieces of meat are cut and repackaged at the butcher's shop. repackage newspaper comic strips as books TV studios repackage real-life dramas as entertainment.
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The fossil fuel industry won’t be hurting during the Trump administration, Thomas said, adding that the hydrogen hub project might be repackaged. Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 Risk assessment, leverage and derivatives, which were formerly restricted to Wall Street, have been repackaged, renamed, and made available to everyday people. Martin Mulyadi, Baltimore Sun, 12 Mar. 2025 Navy velvet curtains and thoughtful spatial layouts evoke a theatrical intimacy, creating an elevated presentation of the rugged roots of equestrian gear repackaged into more familiar garments. Essence, 23 Dec. 2024 The company’s pattern of recycling key commitments while increasing the headline dollar figure raises questions about how much of these investments represent truly new economic activity — as opposed to just repackaging existing business plans. Jackie Snow, Quartz, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repackage

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repackage was in 1899

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“Repackage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repackage. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.

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repackage

verb
re·​pack·​age (ˈ)rē-ˈpak-ij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
: to package again or anew
especially : to put into a more attractive form

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