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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Would this have been soon enough for the urgent demands of the Camp Nou to be revamped? Pol Ballús, New York Times, 13 Sep. 2025 For one, Hong Kong has lowered the barriers for wealthy people to qualify for residency through investment after revamping its Capital Investment Entrant Scheme earlier this year. Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025 Fall arrivals are here at Coach Outlet, and dozens of new styles are on sale just in time to revamp your closet. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025 The Chinese bikemaker has just revamped its lineup for America with some exciting motos that make the brand hard to ignore. New Atlas, 12 Sep. 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 Sep. 2025.

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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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