refurbed

Restored to function

Refurbed is informal for refurbished—restored, renovated, or updated to good working condition.

The term appears most often with electronics and appliances that have been repaired and resold: I bought a refurbed laptop for half the price.

A refurbed apartment has been renovated between tenants.

restored

reconditioned

Restored to good condition

repaired · refitted · retrofitted · fixed · mended · salvaged · renewed · revived · refreshed · upgraded

secondhand

preowned

Previously belonging to another

consignment · thrift · hand-me-down · recycled · vintage · retro · off-lease · returned · demo

sustainable

eco-friendly

Not harming the environment

sustainable · low-impact · repurposed · reused · conservation

value

bargain

Favorable purchase price

budget-friendly · cost-effective · affordable · reduced · marked-down · clearance · economical · cheaper · half-price · steal

electronics

laptop

Portable hinged computer

MacBook · computer · monitor · printer · appliance · camera · headphones · TV · router · CPU

Opposites
product condition/origin

refurbedbrand new

Completely unused, just acquired

new · brand-new · mint · factory sealed · unopened

newness/wear state

refurbednew

Recently created or begun

pristine · unused · mint condition · broken · untouched

Phrases
Family

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G