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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To revamp the historic venue, Carvalho and his friends sunk their savings into the place, took on mountains of yet-unpaid debt, and shelled out about $25,000 for engineering studies and soundproofing to comply with local laws. Katie Thornton, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 Since revamped by its current owners, the Coachella Valley oasis is now on the market in the exclusive Ironwood Country Club community about 15 miles from Palm Springs for $13.5 million. Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 19 Dec. 2024 The Eras Tour reached four countries at the beginning of 2024, before The Tortured Poets Department was released in April, and its setlist was revamped to include the newest era when the tour resumed in May. Jason Lipshutz, Billboard, 19 Dec. 2024 Trump tamps down fears about RFK Jr. Trump sought to tamp down fears that Kennedy would radically revamp the Health and Human Services Department next year if he is confirmed by the Senate. Mabinty Quarshie, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 Dec. 2024 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 30 Dec. 2024.

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revamp

verb
re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
1
: to make like new again : renovate
2

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