remodel

verb

re·​mod·​el (ˌ)rē-ˈmä-dᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
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

Examples of remodel in a Sentence

We remodeled the kitchen last year. we completely remodeled the house right after we moved in
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In preparation for the Ryder Cup, the course was redesigned by Fazio’s son, Tom Fazio II and was remodeled between 2018 and 2021. Carrie Coolidge, Forbes.com, 16 July 2025 Meanwhile, some owners of city properties in sections of San Francisco with many older homes that have been remodeled in recent years (like Noe Valley and the Mission District) have seen their policies canceled even though few claims have been made in those districts. Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 11 July 2025 By 2014, Olive Garden was dealing with a drop in profits and made significant changes to its menu, added online and to go ordering and remodeled its restaurants in order to remain attractive to customers. Suzanne Blake, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 The Cincinnati Museum Center is remodeling the former Heidelberg Distributing facility into a collections center. Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for remodel

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of remodel was in 1660

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“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

remodel

verb
re·​mod·​el (ˈ)rē-ˈmäd-ᵊl How to pronounce remodel (audio)
: to change the structure of

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