painting

American  

[peyn-ting] / ˈpeɪn tɪŋ /

noun

1. a picture or design executed in paints.

2. the act, art, or work of a person who paints.

3. the works of art painted painted in a particular manner, place, or period.

   a book on Flemish painting.

4. an instance of covering a surface with paint.

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painting British  

/ ˈpeɪntɪŋ /

noun

1. the art or process of applying paints to a surface such as canvas, to make a picture or other artistic composition

2. a composition or picture made in this way

3. the act of applying paint to a surface with a brush

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Etymology

Origin of painting

Middle English word dating back to 1175–1225; paint, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Since eliminating social media, Liu says, he exercises more, has taken up some old hobbies like drawing and painting and has even learned to cook.

From The Wall Street Journal

The positive factors I anticipated didn’t materialize, and much like my most recent home painting project, the results weren’t what I was hoping for.

From Barron's

Pairing paintings, tapestries and sculptures with songs and sound clips, these museums have become unlikely social-media stars.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Merely painting a flag on the side of a hull does not immediately grant that ship that nationality,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

After recovering from the backlash, with support from local residents and others around the world, Giménez went on to stage an art exhibition with 28 of her own paintings.

From BBC

Related Words

• art
• canvas
• composition
• depiction
• landscape
• mural
• oil painting
• picture
• portrait
• sketch