repaint

verb

re·​paint (ˌ)rē-ˈpānt How to pronounce repaint (audio)
repainted; repainting

transitive verb

: to apply paint to (something) again
repaint a house
repainted the room/walls blue

Examples of repaint in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web State auditors have accused the president of the Marion County Fair's board of directors of using public funds marked for the fair to repaint her house, according to a March 7 audit report. Rory Appleton, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Mar. 2024 The stucco home near Brown Road and Meridian Drive was recently repainted inside and has a pool. Catherine Reagor, The Arizona Republic, 2 Mar. 2024 The series of aesthetic and functional improvements include the hull being repainted in Perini Blue and a new extendable passerelle that takes guests down to the water. Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 23 Feb. 2024 Its top priority is repainting the office walls turquoise. Jesse Green, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2024 Searching for a solution, the Prairie Village City Council has considered spending money on sound proofing panels to block the noise, or repainting to bring back the quieter game of tennis. Sarah Ritter, Kansas City Star, 27 Feb. 2024 Everything was repurposed or repainted a few times. Emily Zemler, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2024 Bedding in soothing blue tones becomes a quiet respite when coupled with an all-white headboard and bedroom furniture, whether it’s purchased new or is a repurposed and repainted flea market find. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Theater operator San Diego Theatres repaints the Balboa exterior white in preparation for the 100th anniversary. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of repaint was in 1600

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“Repaint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/repaint. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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