repackage

verb

re·​pack·​age (ˌ)rē-ˈpa-kij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
repackaged; repackaging; repackages

transitive verb

: to package again or anew
specifically : to put into a more efficient or attractive form
repackager noun

Examples of repackage in a Sentence

Large pieces of meat are cut and repackaged at the butcher's shop. repackage newspaper comic strips as books TV studios repackage real-life dramas as entertainment.
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The three remaining members are on separate labels, which means this reunion required active coordination across companies rather than a single label repackaging old assets. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 20 Mar. 2026 News media break reality down and repackage it into intelligible narratives. Literary Hub, 18 Mar. 2026 Atom Power’s technology, which has been field-tested in the EV industry, is now being repackaged to fit the data center boom. Charlotte Observer, 11 Mar. 2026 This is listed as an open-box unit—typically excess retail inventory, verified to be in new condition and repackaged cleanly. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repackage

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repackage was in 1899

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“Repackage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repackage. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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repackage

verb
re·​pack·​age (ˈ)rē-ˈpak-ij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
: to package again or anew
especially : to put into a more attractive form

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