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

In May 2024, Cracker Barrel outlined plans to remodel restaurants, upgrade the menu, expand digital sales, and improve the employee experience. — Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026

During a search of the home, detectives determined it had been recently remodeled, Facklam said. — Barbara Vitello, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026

The kitchen has been remodeled with a high-end, gourmet feel — a center island, upgraded finishes, and windows keeping the vineyard in the frame. — Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Chili’s is getting in on the nostalgic redesign game, with plans to remodel its more than 1,200 locations over the next few years. — Drew Pittock, USA Today, 29 July 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