Word
reno
Phoneticsreno
/ˈɹinoʊ/
Definitions
01home improvement project
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
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).
03a city in Nevada
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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