remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
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

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year. we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remodel was in 1660

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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 6 Sep. 2025.

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remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
: to change the structure of

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