painter

¹

[peyn-ter]

noun

1. an artist who paints pictures.

2. a person who coats walls or other surfaces with paint, especially as an occupation.

3. Astronomy.,  Painter, the constellation Pictor.

painter

²

[peyn-ter]

noun

1. a rope, usually at the bow, for fastening a boat to a ship, stake, etc.

painter

³

[peyn-ter]

noun

1. cougar.

painter

¹

/ ˈpeɪntə /

noun

1. a person who paints surfaces as a trade

2. an artist who paints pictures

painter

²

/ ˈpeɪntə /

noun

1. a line attached to the bow of a boat for tying it up

Word History and Origins

Origin of painter¹

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English peyntour, pentour, paint(o)ur, from Anglo-French peint(o)ur, from unattested Vulgar Latin pinctor, from Latin pictor (noun derivative of pingere paint ( def. ) + -or ² ( def. ) ); -er ¹ ( def. )

Origin of painter²

First recorded in 1300–50; Middle English peyntour, pentre, probably from Middle French pentoir, variant of pendoir “rope, cord for hanging things on,” from Old French pentoir, penteur; pend, -er ²

Origin of painter³

An Americanism dating back to 1755–65; variant of panther

Word History and Origins

Origin of painter¹

C15: probably from Old French penteur strong rope

Example Sentences

When I was in the boys' team, he was a painter and decorator, then helped with the team on the weekends.

From BBC

On a broader level, Bowie constructed a chronology of the early 18th Century, looking at painters such as Joshua Reynolds and William Hogarth, and the creation of the Royal Academy.

From BBC

The husband and wife duo — architect Charles and painter Ray — approached the project with the holistic, multidisciplinary thinking that they put into all their design work.

From Los Angeles Times

Chemical plant workers, painters, electricians, plumbers, construction workers, cleaners and medical personnel are among those who may be exposed to these solvents.

From Salon

Wading in, I instantly encounter a familiar face, painter Michael Massenburg.

From Los Angeles Times

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