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

The transfer case and rear differential were also resealed and a two-inch suspension lift was installed. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Stick to hardwood-safe cleaners and reseal floors every few years with a UV-resistant product to maintain color and shine. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Sep. 2026

Members of Ladera Health Watch have looked at the oil well files and are concerned that the Citrus Lane well may not have been resealed to today’s standards. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Fall is also a good time to stain and reseal your deck, and give it a good clean. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 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