revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp 

revamped; revamping; revamps

transitive verb

1

: remake, revise

2

: renovate, reconstruct

revamp

ˈrē-ˌvamp 

ri-ˈvamp

noun

Synonyms

• remodel
• change
• modify
• alter
• rework

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

The existing structure would be revamped with what the company described as high-quality building materials. —George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025

Amazon revamped its cancellation process for some subscribers after it was notified of the FTC investigation. —Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 25 Sep. 2025

Starbucks revamped in-store condiment offerings, instructed store workers to write personal messages on cups again and aims to have drinks prepared in under four minutes. —Steve Kopack, NBC news, 25 Sep. 2025

This philosophy is evident in the firm’s revamped digital presence, expanding capabilities, and approach to hiring and retention. —Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for revamp

• decamp
• encamp
• headlamp
• preamp
• timestamp
• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp
• lamp

Kids Definition

revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp 

1

: to make like new again : renovate

2

: revise entry 1