reseal

verb

re·​seal (ˌ)rē-ˈsēl 

resealed; resealing

transitive verb

: to seal (something) again: such as

a

: to close (something) tightly again so that air, liquid, etc., cannot get in or out

reseal a container

resealed the hole/leak

b

: to close (an opened envelope, bag, etc.) again especially by sticking or pressing two of its parts together

If not resealed well, cereal, chips, rice, and pasta go stale …

—Good Housekeeping

He taught me how to … steam and reseal envelopes …

—Marshall N. Klimasewiski

Staff analysts know the molecular structure of the glue Goody's uses to seal its containers of headache powder, so investigators can tell if someone opened a package and resealed it.

—Howard Schneider

c

: to cover the surface of (something) again with a protective coating

The grout needs to be resealed regularly.

resealable

(ˌ)rē-ˈsē-lə-bəl 

adjective

a resealable plastic bag

Examples of reseal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Martinez recommends resealing your wooden fence every two to three years and checking it annually with the water bead test. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 26 July 2026

The original products had allegedly been removed from their boxes, replaced with modeling clay and carefully resealed to appear unopened, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 25 July 2026

Stokes said his first recommendation to anyone with an earwig problem is to reseal entry points such as windows, doors and the strip on the bottom of the garage door. — Hannah Smith july 22, Idaho Statesman, 22 July 2026

Allow the wood to dry completely before applying mineral oil to reseal the surface. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1624, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reseal

• abele
• alkyl
• anneal
• appeal
• cartwheel
• conceal
• congeal
• coquille
• corneal
• cornmeal
• flywheel
• genteel