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
Recent Examples on the Web Medallion Status fast track: Recently, Delta revamped its system for earning medallion status in 2025 and beyond. Kim Hawk, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2024 Early last year, a small company called Harrow bought the treatment, and has plans to revamp and upgrade production of the drug — and increase the price by 486%. Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 10 Apr. 2024 In recent years, the company has been overhauling Amazon Fresh, laying off workers at the stores, closing some stores and revamping others. Alina Selyukh, NPR, 3 Apr. 2024 The company is reportedly in talks with Google and OpenAI to power the iPhone’s generative AI experience, which could revamp Siri to be much more useful. Maxwell Zeff / Gizmodo, Quartz, 2 Apr. 2024 The engine reverts to 602 hp and 412 lb-ft, and revamping the traction control system affords more deliciously smoky oversteer from this RWD missile than the outgoing 580-2 Coupe. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2024 City Hall officials have been working on revamping the structure and membership of the planning groups across the city and in some cases the process by which members are elected. Michael Smolens, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Mar. 2024 Meanwhile, Holiday’s late arrival this offseason was overshadowed by the team’s acquisition of big man Kristaps Porzingis, whose larger-than-life presence has literally revamped the Celtics’ entire look. Hunter Felt, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The return of Cox adds another jolt to the project, which has been revamped following the departure of star Jenna Ortega, the firing of actor Melissa Barrera and the exit of director Christopher Landon last year. Aaron Couch, The Hollywood Reporter, 29 Mar. 2024

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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 19 Apr. 2024.

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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