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redecorate

British  
/ riːˈdɛkəˌreɪt /

verb

  1. to paint or wallpaper (a room, house, etc) again

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • redecoration noun

Example Sentences

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“It made me want to redecorate my whole house,” said Nicole Schenk, a Philadelphia-based nurse practitioner who booked the suite for a staycation with friends.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 7, 2026

She hires Danny’s wife to redecorate her motel room in opulent splendor.

From Seattle Times • May 22, 2024

In one moment in the early days of Donald Trump's presidency, as detailed by People, Melania Trump attempted to redecorate the White House residence only for the then-president to replace her choices with his preferences.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 2024

"Our contractors are completing work today to redecorate some of the areas affected by mould and water stains."

From BBC • Feb. 13, 2024

Coal had his own room, and after Tom let him redecorate it, he didn’t think he’d ever leave.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste

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