refashion

verb

re·​fash·​ion (ˌ)rē-ˈfa-shən How to pronounce refashion (audio)
refashioned; refashioning; refashions

Examples of refashion in a Sentence

refashioned my old pair of jeans into a cover for my scrapbook
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In the foreground, the building under construction in 1999 is now set to be refashioned into Dolly Parton's SongTeller Hotel. Liz Schubauer, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 Supporters said the Orlando Torah Center needs more space to add amenities and services than provided by the three-bedroom, two-bath home on Banyan Boulevard the congregation acquired in 2015 for $184,000 and refashioned into its worship center. Stephen Hudak, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 July 2025 Here, the work was refashioned as a statement on the invisible labor performed by women and children throughout this era. Liam Hess, Vogue, 30 May 2025 The idea of giving an award to Tom Cruise, who has recently refashioned himself as nothing less than an international ambassador for movies and Hollywood in general, and not putting it on TV is just beyond reason. Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for refashion

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of refashion was in 1613

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“Refashion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/refashion. Accessed 11 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

refashion

verb
re·​fash·​ion (ˈ)rē-ˈfash-ən How to pronounce refashion (audio)
: to make again : make over, alter
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