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Definition of remodel

remodel

/ˌriːˈmɑːd.əl/
re · mod · el
Plural:remodels
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Past Simple:remodeled
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Past Participle:remodeled
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Present Participle:remodeling
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remodel Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To change or alter the structure, layout, or design of something, especially a building or room.

Example

"They decided to remodel the outdated bathroom before putting the house on the market."

2

To reorganize, reshape, or form something anew (such as an organization, policy, or biological tissue).

Example

"The administration plans to remodel the school curriculum to emphasize digital literacy."

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• noun

1

North American An instance or project of renovating, altering, or updating the structure, layout, or style of a building or room.

Example

"The homeowners budgeted carefully for their upcoming kitchen remodel."

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• Rhymes for remodel

• Nearby Words

remnant
remobilization
remobilize
remodel
remodeler
remold
remora

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the early 19th century by combining the prefix 're-' with 'model', which ultimately derives from the Latin 'modulus', meaning a small measure or standard.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Remodel. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/remodel
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