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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Sign up for the Morning Report newsletter In today’s issue: Trump revamps tariffs again VA downsizing sparks pushback House censures Democrat Green World leaders scramble for Ukraine peace The future of President Trump’s tariffs plan is back up in the air. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 7 Mar. 2025 Since then, Kansas City has revamped the area into 106-acre development Metro North Crossing, which is home to Third Street Social, Hullhouse Coffee and more. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 7 Mar. 2025 The parties hoping to form Germany’s next government have agreed to overhaul borrowing rules and create a €500 billion ($536 billion) infrastructure fund in a tectonic spending shift to revamp the military and revive growth in Europe’s largest economy. Reuters, CNN, 5 Mar. 2025 Target plans to unveil 600 new food and beverage items across Good & Gather and Favorite Day, another private label brand, and revamp its pet supplies brand, Boots & Barkey. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 4 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 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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