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

This revamped Heat roster will be tested right away, with its first two games coming against quality opponents. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026

Now, ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2027, the label — which has Y2K roots and retro cred working in its favor — is revamping product and marketing to become more competitive with the critical Gen Z consumer. — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2026

The entryway would lead to a grand dining room in the back of the space, where customers could experience an upscale, revamped version of Leilani Asian Fusion that includes a sushi bar, said Kemph. — Addison Wright, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026

The trio also talked about building a replica of the Young statue, which would be placed in the Renaissance Center once it is revamped. — Carol Cain, CBS News, 16 Oct. 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