revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˌ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
revamped; revamping; revamps
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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Exercising during the day, wearing light layers at night, and staying away from the TV remote are just a few ways to help revamp your sleep routine. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Feb. 2025 Atlanta has revamped its attack, spending big to bring in Emmanuel Latte Lath on a record fee and bringing Miguel Almirón back from Newcastle. Jeff Rueter, The Athletic, 21 Feb. 2025 Like everyone else in Washington, Democratic Party leaders have been stunned by the speed and the breadth of President Donald Trump’s efforts to revamp the federal government. Carl Leubsdorf, The Mercury News, 21 Feb. 2025 The fast-fashion retailer, which first filed for bankruptcy in 2019, has struggled to compete with online retail giants like Shein and Temu, despite efforts to revamp its business model. Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 21 Feb. 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 28 Feb. 2025.

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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