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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Neighboring Ngee Ann City and Wisma Atria shopping complexes had been revamped in 2023. Ian Sayson, Forbes, 11 Feb. 2025 Offshore wind backers — including key Republicans — are revamping their push to get a bipartisan revenue-sharing bill across the finish line, possibly via the GOP reconciliation bill. Daniel Moore, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 On immigration, Trump has signed orders to immediately authorize the removal of anyone in the U.S. without legal status, revamp his efforts to crack down on border security and immigration enforcement, deny birthright citizenship and suspend refugee applications. Meredith Conroy, ABC News, 6 Feb. 2025 Commissioners Susan Rodriguez-McDowell and Mark Jerrell both wondered whether BK Partners would need to revamp their plans to accommodate the current commercial market. Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 5 Feb. 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 16 Feb. 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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