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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As part of the project, the vehicle’s white racing livery, which features a striking red nose accent, was repainted. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 16 May 2025 He was accused of stealing a car, repainting it and selling it with his brother in December 1919. Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 May 2025 For that occasion, members painted the entire building a bright green and gold, then repainted it soon after. Randy Mason, Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2025 These rooms, and the rest of the interior, have just been professionally repainted using attractive colors. James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for repaint

Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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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 Jun. 2025.

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