repaint

American

[ree-peynt, ree-peynt, ree-peynt] / riˈpeɪnt, ˈriˌpeɪnt, riˈpeɪnt /

verb (used with object)

to paint again.

to repaint the house.

noun

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

repaint British

/ riːˈpeɪnt /

verb

to apply a new or fresh coat of paint

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Etymology

Origin of repaint

First recorded in 1690–1700; re- + paint

Example Sentences

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"Even if you don't want to repaint, you can introduce the colour into a room with cushions, throws and curtains."

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

“The mural is a fun way to add color to walls without having to repaint when you move out,” she says.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2024

“But it's not going to miraculously repaint the whole landscape; it’s unfortunately way more complicated than that.”

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2024

Her grandfather, Sid Thal, bought the business for $15,000 in 1948 and kept the name from founder Harry Fox because he and his wife Berta couldn’t afford to repaint the sign.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 18, 2024

No one ever thought to repaint the cinder-block walls.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

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