revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
revamped; revamping; revamps
Synonyms of revampnext

transitive verb

1
: remake, revise
The company revamped the design of its best-selling model.
2
: renovate, reconstruct
revamping a house
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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Larry designed the colorful courts and revamped scoring system that helped popularize the sport. Los Angeles Times, 30 May 2026 This season, Hancock revamped the pitch. Andrea Arcadipane, New York Times, 29 May 2026 Foreign automakers are also revamping competition in China's premium market at lower prices. Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 28 May 2026 The new ownership group is seeking to revamp the building and activate the empty retail spaces at the corner of East Reed and South First Street. George Avalos, Mercury News, 28 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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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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