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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Its origins are quite different from the Ultraboost 10 years ago, as the Evo SL repackages many elements from Adidas’ super shoes, and the Ultraboost served as the wide introduction for Boost and led to cloud-like cushioning cascading through the industry. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Nov. 2025 The project is an unusual one, which collects and repackages the songs Williams dropped earlier this year across her artist pages and on streaming services. Lars Brandle, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025 But the idea of Maduro as the head of a criminal enterprise terrorizing the United States has allowed Rubio to repackage military action against Venezuela as an anti-narcotics campaign. David Smilde, Time, 3 Nov. 2025 Individual properties can now creatively unbundle and repackage their room inventories, allowing guests to personalize their stays and increasing revenue. Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025 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 18 Nov. 2025.

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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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