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re·​mod·​el | \ (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio) \
remodeled; remodeling; remodels

Definition of remodel

transitive verb

1 : to alter the structure of : remake
2 : to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.— Jane E. Brody
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Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year. we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
Recent Examples on the Web The kitchen was remodeled with new retro-look appliances, quartz countertops, and a subway tile backsplash. — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, "Peek Inside the Quaint Missouri Bungalow Where Ginger Rogers Was Born," 23 Apr. 2020 The pieces were ultimately remodeled for Kate, who wears them in a dangling design. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Wears Princess Diana's Sapphire Earrings During a Last-Minute Appearance," 7 Nov. 2019 The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minn., the nation’s largest shopping mall, has not one but two stores that have recently been remodeled and expanded. — Washington Post, "Just about every store at the mall is struggling. Then there’s Bath & Body Works.," 13 Jan. 2020 Built in 2004, the half-floor penthouse was recently remodeled and designed by Darcy Bonner. — chicagotribune.com, "Near North condo with custom Valcucine kitchen: $4M," 11 Dec. 2019 The location at 7074 East Chase Parkway in the Shops of East Chase was recently remodeled. — William Thornton | Wthornton@al.com, al, "Montgomery Books-A-Million to hold grand reopening," 16 Oct. 2019 This recently remodeled home on more than half an acre has drought-tolerant landscaping as well as sweeping mountain views. — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, "What $200,000 buys right now in the valleys of San Bernardino County," 3 Oct. 2019 The kitchen, which was recently remodeled, is filled with stainless-steel appliances and pale-green cabinetry with a watercolor-like painting technique. — Maria Pasquini, PEOPLE.com, "The Band Perry Siblings Are Selling Their Shared L.A. Home for $2.9 Million," 30 Sep. 2019 Set off of a private and gated street, the multilevel house was recently remodeled and features 5,100 square feet of contemporary living space. — Jack Flemming, latimes.com, "Hot Property: Rocker Pete Wentz readies to cut a tie in Encino," 6 July 2019

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First Known Use of remodel

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remodel was in 1660

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24 May 2020

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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 25 May. 2020.

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remodel

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English Language Learners Definition of remodel

: to change the structure, shape, or appearance of (something)

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remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el | \ ˌrē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio) \
remodeled or remodelled; remodeling or remodelling

Kids Definition of remodel

: to change the structure or appearance of The kitchen was remodeled.

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