Definition

A person or company that provides services to restore or improve the surface of an object, often by sanding, painting, or applying a new finish.

Example

The refinisher did an excellent job restoring the old furniture to its original beauty.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new refinisher in town?

Yeah, I think I saw an ad for them online.

I heard they do amazing work on old furniture.

I might need to call them for my coffee table!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Refinisher → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "finish" (from Old French *finir*, meaning to complete or end) and "-er" (meaning a person who). The word "refinisher" means a person who finishes something again or restores it to a better state.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is completing or restoring something 'again' — 're-' means again, 'finish' means to complete, and '-er' indicates a person. This helps you remember that a refinisher is someone who finishes or restores something.

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