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Word

reno

Phoneticsreno

/ˈɹinoʊ/

Definitions

01home improvement project

B2

n. a project to fix, paint, or improve a room or a whole house.

n. a project involving the repair, improvement, or modernization of a building, especially a residential property.

“The kitchen reno took three weeks longer than the contractor promised.”

“After the extensive bathroom reno, the property value increased significantly, justifying the initial investment in high-end fixtures.”

Informal · British English · American English

Usage

Commonly used in the singular as a countable noun, often in compound phrases like 'home reno'.

Synonyms

02to fix up a building

B2

v. to repair or improve a building to make it look new again.

v. to renovate or remodel a structure; used as a transitive verb.

“We plan to reno the old farmhouse over the summer holidays.”

“They decided to reno the entire ground floor before moving in, opting for an open-plan layout to maximize natural light.”

Informal

Usage

The verb form is less common than the noun but follows standard conjugation (renoed, renoing).

Synonyms

renovateremodelrefurbish

03a city in Nevada

B1

n. a famous city in the state of Nevada, USA, known for its casinos.

n. a major city in northwestern Nevada, United States, historically noted for its gaming industry and proximity to Lake Tahoe.

“They took a road trip from San Francisco to Reno for the weekend.”

“Reno has recently transitioned from a gambling-centric economy to a burgeoning technology hub, attracting several major manufacturing facilities to the region.”

American English

Usage

Always capitalized as a proper noun.

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