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

Imagine spending $4 million to remodel a lifeguard tower! —U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2026

To brighten up the attic-like second floor, the full-service design-build firm renovated and remodeled it to create two bedrooms and one bath for the homeowners’ children, inspiring exterior improvements to match. —Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2026

The goal is not to remodel for the sake of remodeling. —Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 8 Apr. 2026

Though the owners have remodeled parts of the house over the years, the 6,000-square-foot house still maintains its traditional Georgian design. —India Roby, Architectural Digest, 8 Apr. 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