revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
revamped; revamping; revamps
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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The facilities at the training ground have been improved, with the focus on promoting a sense of togetherness, with the cafeteria and players’ lounge having been revamped to create a space where players can be together before and after training. Paul Taylor, New York Times, 4 July 2025 Neighbors of the site launched a last-ditch effort to preserve the silos and asked the new owner, MAT Limited Partnership, to consider revamping the former silos as a public festival space. Lily Carey, Chicago Tribune, 3 July 2025 Meanwhile, people can expect downtown offices to revamp spaces in ways that include plenty of amenities for employees. Alysa Guffey, IndyStar, 2 July 2025 Le has also revamped some of the recipes, leaning more toward a traditional Vietnamese palate. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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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