decoration
noun
something used for decorating; adornment; embellishment.
redecoration
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a word derived from
decoration.
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a word derived from
redecorate.
redecorateverbto paint or wallpaper (a room, house, etc) again
Example Sentences
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However, many management companies have a three- to five-year rule of periodic redecoration of an apartment to manage wear and tear, which includes painting.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
"This is our first opportunity to organise everything again and sort out our stores and redecoration," she said.
From BBC ● May 8, 2023
Johnson's redecoration of his Downing Street residence has come under intense scrutiny, both for how much it cost and who paid for it.
From Reuters ● Jan. 6, 2022
If the issues merely mar the surface, the place may just need a cosmetic refurb — a paint job, a sweeping redecoration, maybe some cheery landscaping to make the old beast look more approachable.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2021
“You promised all to me for the redecoration of the ceiling of the café.”
From The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol by Alec Ball
