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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As Donald Trump revamps his promised nationwide crackdown on immigration, federal authorities are taking more aggressive measures to detain immigrants. Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2025 Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career. Ernestine Siu, CNBC, 11 June 2025 Apple has revamped the look and feel to make these 3D digital representations significantly better than before, with a much more natural and realistic design. Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 11 June 2025 Traditional automakers need to revamp their operations, the executive said. Bill Koenig, Forbes.com, 5 June 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 16 Jun. 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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