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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The trio is also a great buy for anyone looking to revamp their own travel gear collection, especially those eager to go carry-on-only on their next flight. Erica Paige, Travel + Leisure, 21 Nov. 2024 As the cybersecurity industry needs revamping, the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of the FenixPyre platform wants to offer advanced protection tailored to meet the individualistic challenges many modern enterprises face. Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024 In addition, some high-ranking Republican lawmakers — who now have control over both the House and the Senate — have said revamping the landmark 2010 legislation known as Obamacare would be a priority. Julie Rovner, NPR, 21 Nov. 2024 After the company’s CEO Joshua Schulman announced sweeping plans to revamp the company, however, analysts and hedge fund managers are beginning to change their opinion of the company’s prospects. Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 20 Nov. 2024 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 30 Nov. 2024.

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revamp

verb
re·​vamp (ˈ)rē-ˈvamp How to pronounce revamp (audio)
1
: to make like new again : renovate
2

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