paintbrush

noun

paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

Examples of paintbrush in a Sentence

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Then, pause for the day and pick up your paintbrush tomorrow. Renée Onque, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2025 Those who feel inspired will have an opportunity to grab a paintbrush and create their own masterpiece. Marcus Smith, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2025 Just as the paintbrush was replaced by the camera, so too is the camera being replaced by AI. Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2025 Moreover, their patriotic contributions also extended far beyond molding wax and wielding paintbrushes. Literary Hub, 17 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for paintbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paintbrush was in 1815

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“Paintbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintbrush. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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paintbrush

noun
paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

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