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

Anyone who has ever remodeled knows how a small change leads to a big change which leads to a total gut, which bleeds into at least one more room. —Marni Jameson, Orlando Sentinel, 21 June 2024

Anyone who has ever remodeled knows how a small change leads to a big change which leads to a total gut. —Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 20 June 2024

Matheson commissioned architect Alexander Ross to remodel the castle to fit a Scottish Baronial style. —Rendy Jones, EW.com, 7 June 2024

The company has invested over $350 million in remodeling its fun centers around the globe and have made upgrades at 75% of its nearly 600 Chuck E. Cheese locations. —Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 11 June 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