revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp 

revamped; revamping; revamps

transitive verb

1

: remake, revise

2

: renovate, reconstruct

revamp

ˈrē-ˌvamp 

ri-ˈvamp

noun

Synonyms

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

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

Recent Examples on the Web

The new year is here, which means we’re once again tempted to revamp our entire wardrobe. —Cai Cramer, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025

The media operation will be revamped, and a deputy chief of staff will be moving into the spacious office with a wood-burning fireplace, multiple sources told CBS News. —Jennifer Jacobs, CBS News, 6 Jan. 2025

But with his team in danger of losing just three games but not being at home on wild-card weekend, Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown says the format needs to be revamped. —Ryan Morik, Fox News, 4 Jan. 2025

British Airways isn’t alone in revamping its loyalty program. —Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 2 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp 

1

: to make like new again : renovate

2

: revise entry 1