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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After calling the Cheesecake Factory a “successful company,” he launched into a confusing defense of his garish White House redecoration.
From Salon ● Oct. 28, 2026
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
"Some remodelling work was done, but I think it was only superficial redecoration and some artwork was suspended from the roofing," added Mr Piper.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2023
This rather infamous act of redecoration came courtesy of Pauline after she and Rudolph had split but continued to share the house.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 15, 2022
Mrs. Pembrose seized the occasion for weeding on a courageous scale, and Miss Alice Burnet and three of her dearest friends were invited to vacate their rooms "pending redecoration".
From The Wife of Sir Isaac Harman by H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
