resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face (ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fəs 

resurfaced; resurfacing; resurfaces

transitive verb

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface skin by dermabrasion

intransitive verb

: to come again to the surface (as of the water)

broadly : reappear

resurfacer

(ˌ)rē-ˈsər-fə-sər 

noun

Examples of resurface in a Sentence

A few of the writer's journals have resurfaced.

His resentment toward her resurfaced.

The road needs to be resurfaced.

Recent Examples on the Web

The work is part of a larger MnDOT project to resurface I-35W and either repair or replace bridges along the freeway between Cliff Road and the I-35E/I-35W split. —Kristi Miller, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026

Oh yes, and speaking of ex-Mets, old friend Dominic Smith has also resurfaced with the Braves, signed as a free agent by Anthopoulos on March 21 to serve as their primary DH. —Bill Madden, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026

The child was dragged underwater and resurfaced moments later. —Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 25 Apr. 2026

Hoses were stretched across the building as crews battled flames that kept resurfacing. —Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

Rhymes for resurface

• subsurface
• hypersurface
• undersurface
• surface

Kids Definition

resurface

verb

re·​sur·​face rē-ˈsər-fəs 

1

: to provide with a new or fresh surface

resurface the table

2

: to come again to the surface (as of water)

resurfacer

-fə-sər 

noun