redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn 

redesigned; redesigning; redesigns

transitive verb

: to revise in appearance, function, or content

redesign noun

Examples of redesign in a Sentence

The book's cover has been redesigned for the new edition.

a newly redesigned website

Recent Examples on the Web

Coffee companies and appliance makers have released new machines and redesigned capsules in recent months. — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 2 Nov. 2026

The interior was redesigned in Kevlar and suede, the most obvious changes being a new steering wheel and dashboard that clustered more of the gauges and controls around the driver. — Stephen Edelstein, The Drive, 1 Nov. 2026

The Rooms The hotel’s 45 guest rooms and suites have been completely redesigned as part of the owners’ $2 million investment. — Terry Ward, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026

But when work exists because of transcription, fragmented systems, delayed data or retrospective quality processes, the greater opportunity may be to redesign the workflow so the work itself becomes unnecessary. — Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redesign

• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine
• caroline
• centerline

Kids Definition

redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrēd-i-ˈzīn 

: to change what something looks like, is used for, or contains

redesign noun