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 After the mass shooting on Nov. 5, 2017, First Baptist Church filled the holes in its walls, repainted its interior and adorned its chairs with the names of the victims at the building the congregation constructed more than 50 years ago, according to court documents. N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA TODAY, 14 Aug. 2024 Maintenance tips to extend the lifespan: A fresh coat of paint will help protect your wood siding from moisture damage—you’ll need to repaint every five to ten years, depending on your home’s environment. Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2024 Low maintenance and easy to clean; vinyl will last decades without needing to be repainted. Elizabeth Hutchison Hicklin, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2024 Some of those efforts include repainting the walls, putting up crown molding and wainscoting, and adding brass outlet covers. Erin Clements, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for repaint 

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Word History

First Known Use

1600, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 19 Aug. 2024.

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