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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According to local reports, it had been remodeled several times to update its dance floor, ambiance, lights and sound. Griselda Flores, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025 The proposal would remodel and add to a vacant 3,500-square-foot two-story house at 625 Wrelton Drive in Bird Rock, facing Tourmaline Beach. Ashley MacKin Solomon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025 Tons of stores have been remodeled since Loblaw’s acquired it and put a lot of capital into it. David Moin, WWD, 24 Mar. 2025 Anthony Edwards has remodeled himself into arguably the best volume 3-point shooter in the game. Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 23 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 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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