English · Word Candidate

remake

/ɹiːˈmeɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: remakes · remaking · remade

Sense 1

Meaning · English

To make again.

Verb

You'll need to remake that cake, as it's completely burned.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To make a new, especially updated, version of (a film, video game, etc.).

Verb

The director wanted to remake some of his favourite films from the Golden Age of Hollywood.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A new version of something.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A new, especially updated, version of a film, video game, etc.

Noun

I haven't seen the original film, but the remake was great.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “remake” mean?

To make again.

Is “remake” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.