revamp

[ verb ree-vamp; noun ree-vamp ]

verb (used with object)

1. to renovate, redo, or revise:

   We've decided to revamp the entire show.

noun

1. an act or instance of restructuring, reordering, or revising something; overhaul:

   a revamp of the nation's foreign policy.

revamp

/ riːˈvæmp /

verb

1. to patch up or renovate; repair or restore

noun

1. something that has been renovated or revamped
2. the act or process of revamping

Derived Forms

• reˈvamper, noun
• reˈvamping, noun

Other Words From

• re·vamper noun
• re·vampment noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

An Americanism dating back to 1840–50; re- + vamp ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of revamp¹

C19: from re- + vamp ²

Example Sentences

Constance defended the government's record, highlighting revamped community payback orders, electronic monitoring, home detention curfews and bail and release reforms.

From BBC

In April 2023, the council had unanimously approved a developer’s request to apply for state funding for a project that would revamp a Quality Inn on a quiet tree-lined street surrounded by medical offices.

From Los Angeles Times

The revamped ride follows other changes to offensive tropes in Disney attractions.

From Los Angeles Times

How far Trump can go to realize his rhetoric on education — including revamping colleges and universities he sees as being under the control of “Marxist maniacs” — is unclear.

From Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles voters will decide on six charter amendments, including changes in the controversial city redistricting process as well as revamping the city’s Ethics Commission.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clean
• overhaul
• refurbish
• rehabilitate
• remake
• remodel
• repair
• restore
• revitalize
• revive
• update