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
Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The sprawling former Montana restaurant, 1910 S. Main St., will be remodeled into a large barbecue serving line, bar and patio to open by fall, Churchill said. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Jan. 2025 The designer remodeled the garage to contain his design studio and a sleeping loft that allows the couple to host overnight guests, given that the second bedroom functions as an office. Jessica Ritz, Architectural Digest, 2 Jan. 2025 The same Chick-fil-A in Mt. Juliet was remodeled several years ago. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024 The cathedral was ransacked by rioting Huguenots and remodeled by Louis XIV, who found its Gothicism old fashioned. Michael Kimmelman, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for remodel 

Word History

First Known Use

1660, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of remodel was in 1660

Dictionary Entries Near remodel

Cite this Entry

“Remodel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/remodel. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

remodel

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

More from Merriam-Webster on remodel

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!