repackage

verb

re·​pack·​age (ˌ)rē-ˈpa-kij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
repackaged; repackaging; repackages

transitive verb

: to package again or anew
specifically : to put into a more efficient or attractive form
repackager noun

Examples of repackage in a Sentence

Large pieces of meat are cut and repackaged at the butcher's shop. repackage newspaper comic strips as books TV studios repackage real-life dramas as entertainment.
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Such live-action experiences aim to repackage a familiar and beloved IP in an unexpected, interactive way. David Henkin, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 The criminal case alleges Devastating Pyrotechnics founder Chee and his associates continued operating despite being ineligible for a federal explosives permit, relying on associates to obtain licenses while importing and repackaging fireworks from overseas. Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 23 June 2026 Future Today has been working with creators and agencies to adapt and repackage content for connected TV and build wider entertainment brands. Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 18 June 2026 Many student loan borrowers at some point choose to consolidate their debt, which repackages their several different loans into one new federal loan. Annie Nova, CNBC, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for repackage

Word History

First Known Use

1899, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repackage was in 1899

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“Repackage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repackage. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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repackage

verb
re·​pack·​age (ˈ)rē-ˈpak-ij How to pronounce repackage (audio)
: to package again or anew
especially : to put into a more attractive form

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