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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Today, Goings and his 20 employees maintain dozens of carousels across the country, repainting animals, upgrading mechanical systems and performing routine maintenance. Christopher Cann, USA Today, 26 May 2025 This off-season, the Parks Department even made an effort to spruce up its lifeguard stations, repainting and adding amenities like fridges and microwaves, to make the job more attractive and comfortable. Alyce McFadden, New York Times, 25 May 2025 Savaged by critics for the portrait, Sargent famously repainted the strap in the upright position—but the damage was done. Stephanie Sporn, Vogue, 24 Apr. 2025 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 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 17 Jun. 2025.

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