remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 

remodeled; remodeling; remodels

transitive verb

1

: to alter the structure of : remake

2

: to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal

Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.

—Jane E. Brody

Synonyms

• alter
• change
• make over
• modify
• recast
• redo
• refashion
• remake
• revamp
• revise
• rework
• vary

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year.

we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

Recent Examples on the Web

Similarly, furniture, mattresses, and home improvement goods could also be affected, making home renovations and remodeling more costly. —Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Newsweek, 4 Feb. 2025

The owners of local chain Sidecar Slider Bar will remodel the space on West Nine Mile Road in order to open a new concept. —Joe Guillen, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025

One of the major initiatives is remodeling Chesterton’s fire station, which will include a two-story, 2,000-square-foot addition along with a reconfiguration of offices and sleeping quarters. —Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

Remodeling To Stay Secure In a time with increasing climate events, remodeling to stay safe is on more homeowners’ minds. —Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of