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

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Flesher-Sonnier says Throw Social Miami stands out for the transformation of the space, including the towering (naturally) Tower Bar made of old shipping containers, which has been revamped and repainted in Throw Social tones of green and pink. Connie Ogle february 6, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026 Usually that entails minor adjustments, like removing a tree that is too close to a road or a stripe that needs to be repainted, Echelle said. Barbara Hoberock, Oklahoma Voice, 4 Feb. 2026 Born with Rosso paint and an interior in Nero Alcantara, it was subsequently repainted in black to match the consignor’s other FXX K Evo, which is also offered in this sale. Robert Ross, Robb Report, 26 Jan. 2026 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 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 10 Feb. 2026.

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