revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp 

revamped; revamping; revamps

transitive verb

1

: remake, revise

The company revamped the design of its best-selling model.

2

: renovate, reconstruct

revamping a house

revamp

ˈrē-ˌvamp 

ri-ˈvamp

noun

Synonyms of revamp

• remodel
• change
• modify
• alter
• rework

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

That was a matter of hours after the Games Independent Infrastructure and Coordination Authority published revamped designs for the National Aquatic Center that will host Olympic events. — ABC News, 23 July 2026

The city has brought on design firm Bolton & Menk to assist with revamping its study. — Dj Simmons july 22, Charlotte Observer, 22 July 2026

Entertainment Weekly’s exclusive first look at Yaga reveals the main stars of the forthcoming TV series that revamps the tale of Baba Yaga as a contemporary mystery-thriller and whodunnit. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Losing Strosnider and Brunson — both outfielders — will be a blow for the Horned Frogs who have revamped their coaching staff in hopes of getting back to the College World Series. — Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for revamp

• decamp
• encamp
• headlamp
• preamp
• timestamp
• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp
• lamp

Kids Definition

revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp 

1

: to make like new again : renovate

2

: revise entry 1