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

Expert instructors will teach you strategies to network successfully, revamp your resume and confidently transition into your dream career. —Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2025

This outdated strategy puts them at risk of losing potential customers to competitors who are revamping their messaging to attract newer, younger audiences through digital marketing campaigns. —Durée Ross, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025

During that period, the Army revamped the program to change the procurement of horses, training, facilities and equipment after consulting with experts in the equine industry. —Eleanor Watson, CBS News, 8 Apr. 2025

As for Drive & Shine, Greg Lorig of DVT Team said the site plan was revamped repeatedly based on input from the city’s planning staff. —Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for revamp

• decamp
• encamp
• headlamp
• preamp
• timestamp
• amp
• champ
• clamp
• cramp
• damp
• gamp
• lamp

Kids Definition

revamp

verb

re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp 

1

: to make like new again : renovate

2

: revise entry 1