reapplication

noun

re·​ap·​pli·​ca·​tion (ˌ)rē-ˌa-plə-ˈkā-shən 

plural reapplications

: a second or renewed application : the act or an instance of reapplying

… he plans to reapply in the spring, when his patio permit is up for reapplication.

—Stephanie Menders

There are some sunscreens designed to be water/sweat proof; typically those products still recommend reapplication every 40-80 minutes.

—Katie Savio

Examples of reapplication in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Throughout the duration of my longer weekday, my mascara did smudge by hour five, but the Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump was tingly, smooth, glossy and lasted a good few hours before reapplication. —Cam Zhang, StyleCaster, 1 July 2025

What all sunscreen sticks have in common is their compact packaging that’s easy to take with you on the go for mess-free reapplications. —Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 June 2025

Most of us who are mindful of the sun are likely diligent about our SPF application — and reapplication — on areas like our noses and the tops of our ears. —Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 30 May 2025

Natural methods like vinegar, citrus, essential oils, and diatomaceous earth can disrupt or repel ants, though frequent reapplication is needed to keep them effective. —Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 25 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1651, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reapplication

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration