redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrē-di-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
redesigned; redesigning; redesigns
Synonyms of redesignnext

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
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Instead of accepting that friction, 小宁子 XNZ chose to redesign the experience from scratch. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 20 Jan. 2026 Made up of several former maids’ rooms with strange proportions, this 323-square-foot Paris apartment that Atelier Opale recently redesigned started off confused and charmless. Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 20 Jan. 2026 Those that redesign how growth decisions are connected across the enterprise will be better positioned to compete. Gary Drenik, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The grocery chain plans to refresh the White Bear Lake location, adding new lighting and redesigning the bar. Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for redesign

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of redesign was circa 1807

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“Redesign.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/redesign. Accessed 27 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

redesign

verb
re·​de·​sign ˌrēd-i-ˈzīn How to pronounce redesign (audio)
: to change what something looks like, is used for, or contains
redesign noun

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