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renovationthe process of repairing and improving a building or room so that it is in good condition again

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process of repairing and improving a building or room so that it is in good condition again

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/

Example Sentences

  • After six months of renovation, their bathroom now looks like a five-star hotel spa!
  • The historic building's renovation preserved its original charm while adding modern amenities.
  • My wallet is still recovering from our kitchen renovation - apparently granite countertops aren't cheap!

renovation

NOUN

[/ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/]

the process of repairing and improving a building or room so that it is in good condition again

The old bakery's renovation turned cracked walls into a cozy new cafe.
💡 Concept

The old bakery's renovation turned cracked walls into a cozy new cafe.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/
🇬🇧 UK/ˌrenəˈveɪʃən/

🌳Etymology

Prefixre--
Rootnov
Suffix--ation

🎵Rhyme

creationnationstation
creation
nation
station

🔗Collocations

home renovation
kitchen renovation
major renovation
undergo renovation
renovation project
complete renovation
renovation costs

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

After six months of renovation, their bathroom now looks like a five-star hotel spa!

The historic building's renovation preserved its original charm while adding modern amenities.

😄 Fun example

My wallet is still recovering from our kitchen renovation - apparently granite countertops aren't cheap!

The school's renovation will include new science labs and a modernized library.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

remodelingrestorationrefurbishmentmakeovermodernization

Antonyms

deteriorationdemolitiondestruction

Related

renovaterepairupgradeimprovementconstruction

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