revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp 

revamped; revamping; revamps

transitive verb

1

: remake, revise

The company revamped the design of its best-selling model.

2

: renovate, reconstruct

revamping a house

revamp

ˈrē-ˌvamp 

ri-ˈvamp

noun

Synonyms of revamp

• 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 latest iteration, however, has been thoroughly revamped and restored. — Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 21 Aug. 2026

The safety project on Forest Lawn Drive is part of a citywide mobility plan intended to revamp roads, update bike lanes to include protective barriers and reduce speeds. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

For the second year in a row, FSU heavily revamped its roster with 23 transfers, including new starting quarterback Ashton Daniels, and 34 incoming freshmen highlighted by Miami True North alum Jasen Lopez. — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Councilman Kevin O’Neill, who represents the 1st District at Large, touted that project for revamping the city’s downtown area and increasing property values in the area by millions, which leads to higher tax revenue. — Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

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