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refurb

American  
[ree-furb, ree-furb] / ˈriˌfɜrb, riˈfɜrb /

noun

  1. an act or instance of refurbishing or renovating something.

    The motel desperately needs a refurb.

  2. something that has been refurbished.

    The laptop is a refurb.


verb (used with object)

  1. to refurbish or renovate.

Etymology

Origin of refurb

First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening

Example Sentences

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"I think she's waiting for the day they will pay for the extension and the kitchen refurb in our house," he explained.

From BBC • Aug. 17, 2025

You may also find specialty refurb marketplaces: Out&Back, for example, sticks to outdoor gear, while GoodBuy Gear focuses on baby and children’s items.

From Washington Post • Apr. 26, 2022

Mike Weller, from Electric Group, said: "The refurb will make the room better equipped to accommodate the modern wants of live music and club nights, for audiences and performers."

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2022

The iPhone 12 Pro and 12 Pro Max have disappeared from Apple’s online store outside of refurb models.

From The Verge • Sep. 14, 2021

It’s common for prime ministers to refurb their official residence.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2021