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 Sacramento Business Journal reported in March that Guyton was planning to revamp her former soul food concept, South, as La Rougarou. Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2025 Looking to revamp your patio ahead of tailgate season? Averi Baudler, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025 The Pittsburgh Steelers have revamped their offense this offseason, signing quarterback Aaron Rodgers, acquiring wide receiver D.K. Metcalf and trading away fellow receiver George Pickens. Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Aug. 2025 Handing the Trump administration a win in its goal to revamp the Temporary Protected Status program, the three-judge panel of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court of Appeals in San Francisco offered no opinion for its unanimous decision on Wednesday. Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2025.

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revamp

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

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