painting

[peyn-ting]

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.

painting

/ 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

Word History and Origins

Origin of painting¹

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

Example Sentences

Judges said his work had "a deceptive simplicity" and was a "brave risk-taking painting" with "nuanced humour".

From BBC

The upcoming exhibition at the Broad will feature 120 pieces of work, including sculpture, photography, painting, drawing and other ephemera, occupying the entire 10,000-square-foot ground floor.

From Los Angeles Times

They will be questioned for obstructing the investigation to locate the painting, according to a judicial official quoted in local media.

From BBC

In her last years, she was able to see her paintings fill places like LACMA, the Hammer Museum and London’s Serpentine Gallery.

From Los Angeles Times

Tice would not be drawn on whether he supported people painting red crosses on road markings across the South East, but suggested turning it into "an artist competition".

From BBC

Related Words

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