resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face (ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 

resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces

transitive verb

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface skin by dermabrasion

intransitive verb

: to come again to the surface (as of the water)

broadly : reappear

resurfacer

(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fə-sər 

noun

Examples of resurface in a Sentence

A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.

His resentment toward her resurfaced.

The road needs to be resurfaced.

Recent Examples on the Web

Trump previously said the plan was to sandblast, caulk and resurface the pool basin. —Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 20 June 2026

But as the club continues to battle inconsistency in the standings and Trout suddenly deals with yet another injury setback, speculation about his future has predictably resurfaced. —Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 20 June 2026

But the topic could resurface before the next elections. —David A. Lieb, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2026

After the pool was resurfaced and water was pumped back in, issues began to arise last week. —CBS News, 20 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for resurface

• subsurface
• hypersurface
• undersurface
• surface

Kids Definition

resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face rē-ˈsər-fəs 

1

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface the table

2

: to come again to the surface (as of water)

resurfacer

-fə-sər 

noun