repaint

[ verb ree-peynt; noun ree-peynt, ree-peynt ]

verb (used with object)

1. to paint again:

   to repaint the house.

noun

1. a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.
2. the act of repainting.

repaint

/ riːˈpeɪnt /

verb

1. to apply a new or fresh coat of paint

Word History and Origins

Origin of repaint¹

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + paint

Example Sentences

"All the letters have been repainted by hand. We wanted to protect the lichen and to make sure the stone was still in keeping with the surroundings."

From BBC

They repainted the buildings, installed new workout equipment, hired security guards and built a parcel locker for packages.

From Los Angeles Times

Mr Prince told the BBC in 2014 that the aircraft were repainted as "yellow wasn't a very good colour on a grey day".

From BBC

“Now that I took Beezy down, I’ll repaint the bees up here and add a little sparkle before it goes back up on the pole,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times

She says she inspects them weekly, repainting and repairing when necessary.

From Los Angeles Times