refinish

[ ree-fin-ish ]

verb (used with object)

1. to give a new surface to (wood, furniture, etc.).

Other Words From

• re·finish·er noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of refinish¹

First recorded in 1930–35; re- + finish

Example Sentences

Don’t be afraid to mark it up as you create culinary masterpieces in the kitchen, because every time you refinish a board, you only get faster.

From Popular-Science

Eventually, the flooring needs to be refinished or replaced, which isn’t cheap.

From Washington Post

Wait too long and the floor will have to be completely refinished, which involves a lot more sanding and expense.

From Washington Post

My next home project is refinishing the deck, so I already had the pressure washer set up there.

From Outside Online

Related Words

• fix up
• redo
• remodel
• renovate