repaint

American  

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

verb (used with object)

1. to paint again.

   to repaint the house.

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noun

1. a part repainted, especially a part of a picture by a restorer.

2. the act of repainting.

repaint British  

/ riːˈpeɪnt /

verb

1. 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

When I complimented the motel sign, Novak told how, in late 2025, an older Navajo man named Ernie showed up, said he’d painted the motel sign about 40 years ago and offered to repaint it.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

In 2011, a 10-year project to repaint the Forth Bridge with an epoxy-based treatment was completed, promising 25 years of protection, but it cost £130m.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“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 • Aug. 15, 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

Mom says we can sand down and repaint the side tables a fun color.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks