paintbrush

American  

[peynt-bruhsh] / ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a brush for applying paint, as one used in painting painting houses or one used in painting painting pictures.

2. any plant of the genus Castilleja.

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paintbrush British  

/ ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a brush used to apply paint

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Etymology

Origin of paintbrush

First recorded in 1820–30; paint + brush ¹

Example Sentences

She was in the big studio where she painted, and she was working at her easel, humming and holding a paintbrush with a blue-daubed end in her hand.

From Literature

He turned to the dragon, which was chewing on the end of one of his paintbrushes, and asked, "Now, will he be able to see you, or not?"

From Literature

Olka gestured to my grandmother, who held her paintbrush between her teeth as she scrutinized the canvas.

From Literature

“I’m busy,” I say, sliding a paintbrush along the wood.

From Literature

The ink looks thick but fluid, like she’s drawing with a paintbrush.

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