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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Below, designers share their thoughts on how to use it to revamp your home this year. Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026 In any season, the mall brand’s clothes are reliably on-point, but its range of sweaters, jeans, boots, and dresses has inspired me to revamp my ho-hum winter wardrobe. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 9 Jan. 2026 Refreshed Doors Similarly, revamped doors can offer better insulation for homes. Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 9 Jan. 2026 Last year, Icelantic revamped its most popular skis, the Nomad and Maiden. Max Scheinblum, Denver Post, 9 Jan. 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 16 Jan. 2026.

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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