refurb
Americannoun
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an act or instance of refurbishing or renovating something.
The motel desperately needs a refurb.
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something that has been refurbished.
The laptop is a refurb.
verb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of refurb
First recorded in 1965–70; by shortening
Example Sentences
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“Our $220 target is a call on reuse 20–50 flights per vehicle, cheap refurb, fast turnaround,” Wlodarczak said.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 8, 2026
"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
It normally runs $349 when new, but this refurb deal is just $159.99 in black with a 90-day warranty.
From The Verge ● Jun. 9, 2022
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
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