remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 

remodeled; remodeling; remodels

transitive verb

1

: to alter the structure of : remake

2

: to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal

Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.

—Jane E. Brody

Synonyms of remodel

• modify
• change
• alter
• rework
• transform

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year.

we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

Recent Examples on the Web

Estey and the Sauber estate sold the real estate of Wash Park Grille and Agave for $6 million last year to several buyers who have remodeled it and turned it into Wash Park Social. — Justin Wingerter, Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2026

The city lost a bowling alley when a local shopping center was remodeled, and has never seen a replacement. — Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026

The 25,000-square foot space was remodeled to include more space for events, activities, workshops and more. — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

La Grande Épicerie’s fish stand was remodeled two years ago, including with mosaics by Parisian artist Mathilde Jonquière, and the rotisserie corner has been relooked more recently. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for remodel

• caudal
• caudle
• dawdle
• model
• twaddle
• waddle

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of