revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
revamped; revamping; revamps
revamp
ˈrē-ˌvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
ri-ˈvamp
noun

Examples of revamp in a Sentence

The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car. the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
Recent Examples on the Web Biden is widely expected to talk about his agenda should he be elected to a second term, including plans to revamp the tax code, reduce the deficit and expand the housing supply. Chris Morris, Fortune, 7 Mar. 2024 The renovations will add new exhibit space, mechanical systems and other technology upgrades and revamp the look of the center. Scott Wartman, The Enquirer, 7 Mar. 2024 There's something rejuvenating about spring, and with the welcoming of a new season also comes the urge to revamp our homes. Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 5 Mar. 2024 The airport also revamped its nursing suite for parents. Claire Reid, Journal Sentinel, 4 Mar. 2024 Rubicon Point Partners undertook major upgrades to the lobbies and individual offices and also revamped a connecting courtyard in the property, which has ground-floor restaurant and merchant spaces. George Avalos, The Mercury News, 1 Mar. 2024 The company behind the bar, Evening Entertainment Group, revamped the 8,000 square-foot space to create a patio with bar games such as pop-a-shot and corn hole along with a stage for live entertainment. The Arizona Republic, 27 Feb. 2024 What officials, led by Mayor Muriel Bowser, are proposing is to rezone the area for mixed-use development (which basically blends residential and commercial zoning) for medium-to-high density, to build more housing (some affordable) and a new library, and to revamp the public safety facilities. Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2024 New and improved, the brand spent almost two years revamping the hair tools, extending the barrel to 6.5-inches to help style long hair or harder to reach sections in a single pass. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of revamp was in 1850

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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revamp. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

revamp

verb
re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
1
: to make like new again : renovate
2

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