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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Shop this set of brightly colored accent pillows to revamp chairs and sofas. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2025 The decision to expand service in Hawaii comes on the heels of major changes at Southwest, including the carrier's efforts to revamp its Boeing MAX 8 jets complete with larger overhead bins, adjustable headrest cushions, a personal device holder, and dual USB-A and USB-C power ports. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025 Walmart revamped its training program in the spring of 2024, focusing on its own workers with a tuition-free training initiative in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Anne D'innocenzio, Fortune, 21 Dec. 2025 The unit, revamped under first-year defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman from a liability last season into one of the best in the country this season, did everything in its power to contain the Texas A&M Aggies, to keep them off the scoreboard. Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 20 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 2 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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