redon: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C1Formal, Literary
Quick answer
What does “redon” mean?
To put (clothing, especially a specific item) back on again.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To put (clothing, especially a specific item) back on again.
To re-dress or re-equip with something; to put back on a garment, hat, gloves, etc., that one has removed.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in meaning or usage. The word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
Both carry a slightly formal or literary tone. In American usage, it might be slightly more associated with period or historical fiction.
Frequency
Extremely low-frequency word in both dialects. It is more likely to be encountered in written English than in speech.
Grammar
How to Use “redon” in a Sentence
SUBJECT + redon + OBJECT (garment/item)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “redon” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- After the inspection, the guard was ordered to redon his helmet.
- The surgeon carefully redonned her sterile gloves.
American English
- He took off his glasses to clean them, then redonned them quickly.
- The knight redonned his armour after the brief respite.
adverb
British English
- No standard adverbial form.
American English
- No standard adverbial form.
adjective
British English
- The redonned hat sat slightly askew on his head.
- No standard adjectival use.
American English
- The redonned jacket still felt damp from the rain.
- No standard adjectival use.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually never used.
Academic
Rare, might appear in historical or anthropological texts describing dress.
Everyday
Extremely uncommon; 'put back on' is universally preferred.
Technical
Rare, but could be used in contexts like historical reenactment or costume fitting.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “redon”
- Using it intransitively (e.g., 'He redonned' is incorrect). Confusing it with 'redone' (past participle of 'redo').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a very low-frequency, formal/literary word. In everyday speech, 'put back on' is always used.
Primarily for specific, often named items of clothing or gear (mask, hat, gloves, armour). It is not used for the general concept of dressing.
Redonned. Example: 'He redonned his cloak.'
No, there is no standard noun form derived directly from this verb.
To put (clothing, especially a specific item) back on again.
Redon is usually formal, literary in register.
Redon: in British English it is pronounced /riːˈdɒn/, and in American English it is pronounced /riˈdɑːn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No common idioms”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: RE- (again) + DON (like 'don' a hat). It's the action you do again.
Conceptual Metaphor
CLOTHING IS A LAYER / PROTECTIVE SHIELD (to redon is to reapply that layer).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following is the BEST context for the verb 'redon'?