resealed

Closed once more

Resealed means sealed again after being opened.

A resealed envelope has been closed a second time.

Food packages are resealed to preserve freshness: Make sure the bag is properly resealed.

The word can suggest tampering—a resealed container may have been opened without authorization.

closure

tape

Adhesive strip on roll

  • adhesiveMaterial that bonds objects
  • glueBonding substance
  • zipToothed sliding fastener

latch · clamp · snap · velcro · sticker · label · tab · flap · gasket · airtight

packaging

ziplock

Press-seal plastic pouch

  • lidRemovable container cover
  • capCovering for top
  • corkTree bark bottle seal

stopper · pouch · jar · container · bag · envelope · wrapper · tube · canister · carton

preservation

freshness

State of being unspoiled

contamination · perishable · storage · refrigeration · pantry · expiration · protection · barrier · crispness · flavor

repair

patched

Repaired with covering material

closed · rejoined · reconnected · reattached · plugged · covered · filled · caulked · weatherproofed · leak

Categories
Opposites
closure state

resealedopened

Made no longer closed

unsealed · open · unclosed · exposed · ajar

action direction

resealedopened

Made no longer closed

unsealed · reopened · torn open · pried open · cracked open

Phrases
Family

reseal, resealing, reseals, resealable

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G