house painter
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of house painter
First recorded in 1680–90
Example Sentences
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After immigrating to Australia from the Basque Country, a region that straddles the border between France and Spain, the working-class house painter took roughly 13 years to build the family’s home.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 30, 2025
He struggled to find steady work as a house painter after his employer died several years ago.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2025
Which famous artwork was stolen in 1911 by an Italian house painter named Vincenzo Peruggia?
From Slate • Feb. 6, 2024
Upon arrival, she sought asylum and worked as a house painter to support her daughters and her mother, who still lacks permanent legal status after crossing into the U.S. illegally six years ago.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 15, 2023
In the pleasant little city of Stillwater, Mr. Popper, the house painter, was going home from work.
From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater
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