revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
revamped; revamping; revamps
revamp
ˈrē-ˌvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
ri-ˈvamp
noun

Examples of revamp in a Sentence

The company has revamped the design of its best-selling car. the automaker is revamping a number of its cars in an effort to make them more appealing to younger consumers
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The black/teal/gold-ish scheme of the original screaming eagle will always be perfect, but this is a great way to embrace the old with the current colors (just like the Ducks’ revamped Mighty Duck in orange). The Athletic Nhl Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025 Earlier in 2025, the carrier revamped its boarding process by reshuffling boarding groups and adjusting when certain fare classes and credit card holders are allowed to board. AFAR Media, 16 Oct. 2025 Speaking of those internals, they've also been fully revamped for the X design. New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2025 Goldstine is joining David Ellison‘s revamped Paramount Pictures as president of global marketing and distribution, effective today. Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for revamp

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of revamp was in 1850

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“Revamp.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revamp. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

revamp

verb
re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
1
: to make like new again : renovate
2

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