redecorate

verb

re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˌ)rē-ˈde-kə-ˌrāt 

redecorated; redecorating; redecorates

transitive verb

: to freshen or change in appearance : refurbish

intransitive verb

: to freshen or change a decorative scheme

redecoration

(ˌ)rē-ˌde-kə-ˈrā-shən 

noun

redecorator

(ˌ)rē-ˈde-kə-ˌrā-tər 

noun

Examples of redecorate in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For hotel operators, Fraimic Smart Canvas could replace traditional art in hotel rooms, which could be refreshed regularly or whenever a room is redecorated. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Don’t Underestimate Lighting Elements like wall paint, furniture, and soft furnishings are the first things that come to mind when redecorating, but even the prettiest picks will struggle to shine without the right lighting setup. — The Spruce, 12 July 2026

Summer is the perfect time of year to refurbish and redecorate your home's exterior. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026

Last year, American Horror Story creator Ryan Murphy, who recently redecorated two of the hotel’s rooms, also vouched for its supernatural status. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for redecorate

• abbreviate
• accelerate
• accommodate
• accumulate
• acuminate
• adjudicate
• adulterate
• affiliate
• agglomerate
• agglutinate
• alleviate
• amalgamate

Kids Definition

redecorate

verb

re·​dec·​o·​rate (ˈ)rē-ˈdek-ə-ˌrāt 

: to freshen or change a decorative scheme

redecoration

(ˌ)rē-ˌdek-ə-ˈrā-shən 

noun