renovation

American  

[ren-uh-vay-shuhn] / ˌrɛn əˈveɪ ʃən /

noun

• renovations
  plural

1. the act or process of repairing, renewing, or restoring to good condition.

   The project will include interior and exterior renovation and rehabilitation to upgrade the school’s infrastructure.

2. the act of reinvigorating or reviving.

   The transition to organic growing will require an investment of labor and capital to complete the orchard renovation, install new plantings, and build economic viability.

3. Usually renovations something that has been repaired or restored to a better condition, or the work done to repair or restore something.

   Renovations to the theater include new doors and windows, a new lighting system, and a refurbished floor for the stage.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• renovations
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of renovation

First recorded in 1400–50, for an earlier sense; from Latin renovātiōn-, stem of renovātiō “renewal”; see renovate ( def. ), -ion ( def. )

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How does renovation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• renovation vs. remodel

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Explanation

Renovation is the act of renewing or restoring something. If your kitchen is undergoing a renovation, there’s probably plaster and paint all over the place and you should probably get take-out. The roots of renovation refer to newness and doing something again — it’s from the Latin re- for "again" and novare which means, "make new.” A rundown building is in need of renovation, or a website that's being redesigned is under renovation. After renovation, things look new and improved. Before the word underwent renovation, in the early 15th century, renovacyoun meant "spiritual rebirth,” which is how you might feel after your kitchen is redone.

Example Sentences

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renovation renovations

Originally opened as a bingo hall in 1986, The Yaamava’ Resort & Casino — expanded into what is now a 700,000-square-feet luxury resort-casino in 2021 following a $750-million renovation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

The long-running home renovation TV series DIY SOS will be "rested" next year, the BBC has said.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

The renovation brought a contemporary aesthetic to the home, emphasizing natural light, open living spaces, and a seamless connection to the surrounding greenery.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 15, 2026

He previously said the renovation would begin in September.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 12, 2026

He spends most of the time discussing some sort of renovation to the house with Mr. Barris, occasionally repeating himself though Mr. Barris pretends not to notice.

From "The Night Circus" by Erin Morgenstern

Despite the work stoppage, Trump took to social media on Sunday to announce that the course will be closed for 15-months beginning in November to accommodate the renovations.

From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026

When he leaves, the landlord resets the rent to market value with new renovations, and the new tenant gets the same protections as the previous tenant.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026

The structure has undergone several repairs and renovations over the years.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026

Keaton purchased the home for $6.6 million in 2021, offloading it just a year later for $7.9 million after finishing renovations.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 7, 2026

Provided there were no renovations, we basically have a map now and know exactly which two rooms to send the robot into.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone

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