remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 

remodeled; remodeling; remodels

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

Synonyms of remodel

• modify
• change
• alter
• rework
• transform

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 main lobby will be remodeled to remove the large circulation desk and have two pods for borrowers in its place. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2026

Mattie Freeman, 78, who is blind, will have her home remodeled to be more accessible by CG&S Design-Build. —Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 18 Jan. 2026

The couple remodeled both their spaces after buying them and leaned into their new two-ZIP-codes lifestyle. —Allison Hatfield, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026

Today's closed kitchens can be remodeled to look modern and minimalist or traditional and historic. —Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for remodel

• caudal
• caudle
• dawdle
• model
• twaddle
• waddle

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of