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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The Interior Department can now revamp the exhibit outside Washington’s Philadelphia home from one about slavery under Washington to one that includes new educational panels with less discussion of slavery. Molly Parks, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2026 First is fixing Nissan’s cost structure, reducing its manufacturing footprint and revamping its supply chain. Andrew Staples, Fortune, 3 July 2026 Ciara Miller and Tefi Pessoa, the two new bombshells who entered the Love Island USA villa to revamp Aftersun. Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 1 July 2026 Sporting a classic, Georgian-style exterior, the home has been revamped inside by the acclaimed designer Kelly Wearstler, who’s imbued the interiors with a sexy, high-gloss aesthetic. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 30 June 2026 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 5 Jul. 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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