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 Fresh Coat Cares initiative (which helps to cover labor costs and more), the Sterns are donating their time and resources to repaint the facility interior, to help ensure a better training experience for young athletes in the community. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025 Bowser said the plaza will be repainted as part of a citywide mural project for the country’s 250th birthday next year. Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 10 Mar. 2025 Inspired by the living room's original sky blue walls (repainted Farrow & Ball's Light Blue, No. 22), Mackin carried the calming blue-and-green color palette throughout the home. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025 Donated to the organization, the aircraft was later repainted in 1950s-era Trans World Airlines colors. Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2025 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 5 Apr. 2025.

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