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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Did someone repaint the mechanical horses for children one too many times and now their eyes look crazed?

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Despite the work to restore and repaint the statue, the park's owners have now put the refurbished statue up for sale.

From BBC • Jun. 21, 2025

“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

Bridge didn’t think it would be a nightmare to repaint everything for the spring play.

From "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead

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