painting

Plural: paintings

Noun

• A picture or artwork created using paints.
• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
  • "a small painting by Picasso"
  • "he bought the painting as an investment"
• creating a picture with paints
  • "he studied painting and sculpture for many years"
• the act of applying paint to a surface
  • "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
• the occupation of a house painter
  • "house painting was the only craft he knew"
• An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
• The action of applying paint to a surface.
• The same activity as an art form.

Verb

• make a painting
  • "He painted a painting of the garden"
• apply paint to; coat with paint
• make a painting of
• apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
• present participle and gerund of paint

Examples

• Her final board, filled with intricate words, looked like a masterful PAINTING.
• Some artists, like Michelangelo, excel in both painting and sculpture.
• The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.
• The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting.

Synonyms

house painting, paint, picture, painting, third art

Related Words

painter