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

For years, the company had emphasized to-go orders from its mobile app and even remodeled cafes to remove seating. —Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 28 Jan. 2025

High Valley Veterinary Clinic floods but remains open During the recent power outages in Ramona, the High Valley Veterinary Clinic was flooded, requiring the entire hospital to be remodeled, according to owner and veterinarian Matthew Gilbert. —Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2025

Third, homeowners are remodeling to protect themselves from the next big climate event and stay safe in the home. —Jennifer Castenson, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025

Their two-story home had recently been remodeled and was low on flammable materials. —James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 17 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