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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The team repainted crosswalks, painted a white line three feet in from the curb to bring cars closer together, slow the traffic down and create a larger buffer with the sidewalk. Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 21 Jan. 2026 Maintenance is a large expense for the park, as most sets need to be repainted yearly due to a combination of environmental and hands-on wear, but the park is also vibrant and in conversation with nature. Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026 Updating or replacing dirty and broken grouting can be just as effective as repainting the walls. Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026 Visitors can expect Cinderella Castle to be repainted, along with a Muppets overhaul of the beloved Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith. Marina Watts, PEOPLE, 14 Jan. 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 24 Jan. 2026.

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