remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
remodeled; remodeling; remodels
Synonyms of remodelnext

transitive verb

1
: to alter the structure of : remake
2
: to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal
Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.Jane E. Brody

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year. we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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Recessed cabinets are best installed in new construction or a total bathroom remodel where the walls are already open. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 20 May 2026 Roseville issued permits in April for a tenant improvement project to remodel the building, which is across from Golfland Sunsplash and near Akame Sushi at Taylor Road and Roseville Parkway. Daniel Hunt, Sacbee.com, 20 May 2026 Target is spending billions to remodel more than 100 stores across the country, including a dozen in Texas. Natassia Paloma, USA Today, 18 May 2026 Some home improvements can be expensive, such as adding central air conditioning or remodeling an entire room of your house. Hiranmayi Srinivasan, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for remodel

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remodel was in 1660

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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 21 May. 2026.

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remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
: to change the structure of

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