oil painting
noun
the art or technique of painting with oil colors.
oil paintings
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pluralof oil painting.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But it meant that as we sat down, with oil paintings of Earl Spencer's aristocratic ancestors staring down at our TV lights, the interview was not just about his recollections of his sister.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The 68 works — including 10 oil paintings by Kahlo — went on display at the Museum of Modern Art in February, the first public showing in Mexico in almost two decades.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2026
Why can’t we design something that actually helps humans do things quickly, so I could practice piano or oil paintings that makes me happy, or hang out with friends and family?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 7, 2025
In the front hall oil paintings stacked against a wall, waiting to be hung.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2025
And by slightly, I mean there are several oil paintings of single coffee beans hanging on the wall.
From "The Sun Is Also a Star" by Nicola Yoon
