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 event would put Denver in the national spotlight, giving people from across the country a look at the city’s mountainous skyline and revamped downtown. Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 4 Jan. 2026 Street safety advocates have long pushed for the road to be revamped, but the plan hit roadblocks under Adams, who worked to scale back the project. Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 3 Jan. 2026 One that respects civil rights and acts to revamp our immigration system. Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 From sleek joggers to breathable wide-leg styles, join me in revamping my sweatpants collection and reaching peak levels of cozy this winter. Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 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 6 Jan. 2026.

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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