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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Washington revamped its front seven significantly to build up its pass rush and get younger (and faster) at the second level. Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 15 May 2026 Following a 3-14 season, the Jets have revamped their roster in a critical year for coach Aaron Glenn. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 May 2026 And the bullpen has been extensively revamped over the years. Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 The backstory Run by Natalia Georgopoulou and Margarita Papaioannou (both civil engineers), the hotel is set in a 19th-century building that has been revamped by local BaBatchas Design Studio. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for revamp

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 May. 2026.

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revamp

verb
re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
1
: to make like new again : renovate
2

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