Meaning & use

Redecorating

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changing the paint, furnishings, or decoration of a room or building

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We're redecorating the nursery before the baby arrives.

The hotel closed the lobby for a week while it was redecorating.

A note on using this word

Redecorating typically refers to cosmetic changes like paint and furniture, distinguishing it from "renovating," which can involve structural work.

Words with a similar meaning

renovatingrefurbishing

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