Refurbishment Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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refurbishment

[rษชหˆfษœหbษชสƒmษ™nt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

building renovation

The action of renovating and redecorating a building.

Synonyms

remodeling, renovation, restoration.

Examples of usage

  • The hotel underwent a complete refurbishment last year.
  • After the refurbishment, the house looked brand new.

Translations

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Origin of 'refurbishment'

The word 'refurbishment' originated from the combination of 're-' (again) and 'furbish' (to clean or polish). It first appeared in the mid-17th century in the context of cleaning or polishing objects. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the renovation and redecoration of buildings.


See also: refurbisher.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,657, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.