refinish

verb

re·​fin·​ish (ˌ)rē-ˈfi-nish How to pronounce refinish (audio)
refinished; refinishing; refinishes

transitive verb

: to give a new surface to
refinish furniture

intransitive verb

: to refinish furniture
refinisher noun

Examples of refinish in a Sentence

She made her living repairing and refinishing wood floors.
Recent Examples on the Web The 24 hour hand is not original, and the case has been refinished, but the dial is the real star of the show here, and the price reflects its shortcomings. Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 12 July 2024 The revamp included new machinery, new sails, servicing of mast and rigging, new teak decks, fresh paint, and overall refinishing. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 June 2024 Atkins, the Wynne family and Wendy Hartley, whose 21-year-old son, Kevin, died refinishing a bathtub with a methylene chloride product in 2017, worked together for years to make that happen. Jamie Smith Hopkins, USA TODAY, 15 May 2024 The space is earthy and adorned with the color sage, refinished antique furniture, gold accents and live plants. Hannah Kirby, Journal Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for refinish 

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Word History

First Known Use

1886, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of refinish was in 1886

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“Refinish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refinish. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

refinish

verb
re·​fin·​ish (ˈ)rē-ˈfin-ish How to pronounce refinish (audio)
: to give (as furniture) a new surface
refinisher noun

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