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

Sunscreen for easy reapplication on the go — and says that the trend seems to have caught on. —Lizzie Hyman, People.com, 1 May 2025

What’s Great About It Easy removal and reapplication No damage to drywall Cost-effective What Could Be Better Feels less durable Seams are visible Better Homes & Gardens’ peel-and-stick wallpaper makes for a go-to decor solution for renters looking for a temporary and cost-effective wall covering. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 2025

That way, your reapplications can be done with a smaller amount of sunscreen. —Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 9 Apr. 2025

Water helped in reapplication after the wallpaper was removed to adjust it to the wall. —Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 27 Mar. 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