Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day

Merriam-Webster

refurbish




Merriam-Webster's Word of the Day for March 11, 2024 is:




refurbish • ih-FER-bish  • verb
To refurbish something is to brighten or freshen it up, or to repair and make improvements to it.

// They are refurbishing the old house with the hopes of selling it for a profit.

// The store refurbishes and sells computers that can often meet the needs of those who don't need the latest technology.

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Examples:
"The city of San Diego is tasked with completing the building and replanting the interior plants, which are currently in storage. Meanwhile, the city’s not-for-profit partner Forever Balboa Park is responsible for financing and completing phase-two improvements. Those include remaking the exterior gardens, improving walkways, reconstructing the pergola that was on th