remake

1 of 2

verb

re·​make (ˌ)rē-ˈmāk How to pronounce remake (audio)
remade (ˌ)rē-ˈmād How to pronounce remake (audio) ; remaking
Synonyms of remakenext

transitive verb

: to make anew or in a different form
remaker noun

remake

2 of 2

noun

re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk How to pronounce remake (audio)
: one that is remade
especially : a new version of a movie

Examples of remake in a Sentence

Verb They will be remaking the film with American actors. one of those people who left the security and conformity of a small town to remake their lives in the big city Noun The director's next project will be a remake of King Kong.
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Verb
He’s further slighted after the Emperor commissions him to remake one of his old operas so audiences might remember the country’s past successes. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 8 May 2026 French revolutionaries sought to remake their society, executing tens of thousands of those who stood in their way. Daniel Immerwahr, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Noun
FilmSharks has completed a deal at the Cannes Market with Federation Films for a French remake of the German comedy No Hit Wonder. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 May 2026 According to Leone, these remakes have grossed some $400 million. Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for remake

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

circa 1635, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1936, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of remake was circa 1635

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“Remake.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remake. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

remake

1 of 2 verb
re·​make (ˈ)rē-ˈmāk How to pronounce remake (audio)
remade -ˈmād How to pronounce remake (audio) ; remaking
: to make anew or in a different form

remake

2 of 2 noun
re·​make ˈrē-ˌmāk How to pronounce remake (audio)
: one that has been remade
especially : a new version of a motion picture

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