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

Back in Illinois, state lawmakers are considering a gun bill that would require pistol manufacturers to redesign models that can easily be turned into automatic weapons. —Grace Miserocchi, Chicago Tribune, 11 Apr. 2026

Instead of redesigning the heat shield — which NASA will do for future missions — the agency opted to bring the capsule in on a steeper trajectory intended to inflict less stress on the materials. —Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 11 Apr. 2026

For future Artemis missions, the agency is redesigning the heat shield. —Tom Costello, NBC news, 10 Apr. 2026

Interiors were redesigned by D’Aquino Monaco with a focus on clean lines and gallery-style finishes. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1807, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for redesign

• acridine
• alkaline
• andesine
• anodyne
• anticline
• arginine
• asinine
• atropine
• benzidine
• borderline
• byzantine
• calamine

Kids Definition

redesign

verb

re·​de·​sign ˌrēd-i-ˈzīn 

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

redesign noun