English Reference
Verb

revamp

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ɹiˈvæmp/ UK /ɹɪvˈæmp/ re·vamp UK spelling revamped, revamping, revamps

v.to change or improve something to make it look new or work better. You often use this when talking about fixing up a room, a website, or a plan.

v.to renovate, revise, or reconstruct something to improve its appearance or functionality. Often implies a comprehensive update rather than a minor adjustment.


SIMPLE

The company plans to revamp its website next month.

CONTEXTUAL

The marketing team decided to revamp the entire brand identity to appeal to a younger audience.

COMPLEX

After years of declining sales, the restaurant hired a new chef to revamp the menu and modernize the interior decor to attract a more upscale clientele.

Usage

The verb is transitive and requires a direct object.

Bake Off has been in serious need of a revamp for a while now – and who better to zhuzh it up than the queen of sass herself, Nigella Lawson.

The Guardian· 28 Aug 2026

The signing of Carlos Baleba completes a £155m summer revamp of Manchester United's midfield.

BBC News· 25 Aug 2026

The verb is derived from re- (prefix meaning ‘again, anew’) + vamp (“to patch, repair, or refurbish”). The noun is derived from the verb.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Frequent
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