remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl 

remodeled; remodeling; remodels

transitive verb

1

: to alter the structure of : remake

2

: to cause (living tissue) to undergo structural reorganization, alteration, or renewal

Bones are constantly being remodeled. Cells called osteoclasts break them down and osteoblasts build them up.

—Jane E. Brody

Synonyms

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

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year.

we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in

Recent Examples on the Web

The Beck family is on a DIY mission to remodel their own home, and everyone is pitching in — even the youngest of the brood. —Zoey Lyttle, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024

Tiana’s path was fraught with obstacles, from moving to a new city to remodeling her home. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 25 Sep. 2024

The city offers $4,500 or two months rent if a landlord demolishes or substantially remodels a building, but only one month’s rent in other cases. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2024

Reiman's investments included buying and remodeling several older commercial buildings on Greendale's Broad Street. —Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl 

: to change the structure of