repaint

verb

re·​paint (ˌ)rē-ˈpānt How to pronounce repaint (audio)
repainted; repainting

transitive verb

: to apply paint to (something) again
repaint a house
repainted the room/walls blue

Examples of repaint in a Sentence

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Loving Lefse’s proposal to the city of Boise includes repainting the storefront, changing the black exterior to red with white trim. Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 3 Apr. 2026 The company promises to repaint, repair or replace any part of its system that suffers from scratched, peeling or chipped paint, as well as any part that’s affected by rust or structural deterioration. Dan Simms, USA Today, 2 Apr. 2026 Give an existing entry seat a whole new look by reupholstering or repainting it. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026 The incident led to his eventual arrest, but not before official city crews repainted the same crosswalks a week later. Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for repaint

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of repaint was in 1600

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“Repaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repaint. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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