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

Artificial Intelligence is no longer knocking at the door; it’s remodeled the house and is now rearranging the furniture of our lives. —Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025

The architectural team is continually remodeling, raising storefronts for a more elevated look and expanding outdoor walkways to create a more open, spacious experience. —Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 16 May 2025

In true Quail Hollow fashion, those surfaces have since been remodeled. —Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 13 May 2025

The building on Central Avenue was remodeled for Milkbread, a restaurant with sandwiches, salads and treats. —Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for remodel

• caudal
• caudle
• dawdle
• model
• twaddle
• waddle

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of