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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Arilla paid tribute to Giménez's "famous restoration of Ecce Homo" in August 2012, which "due to the poor state of conservation it presented, Cecilia, with the best intentions, decided to repaint the work over".

From BBC • Dec. 29, 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

“But we’ve made plans to repaint the kitchen. So I’ll be busy here for the next few days.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

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