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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From painting walls and ceilings to repainting cabinetry, there are so many ways that paint can be used to upgrade your home. Cori Sears, The Spruce, 23 June 2026 While being put back together, the car was repainted bright red to match his cutaway representation. Howard Walker, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 Prevent future rust with a yearly corrosion inhibitor or by repainting with weather-resistant products. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 22 June 2026 Trump now says the pool will likely need to be drained again and repainted, a cost that taxpayers will likely bear. Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 22 June 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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