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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If James is the rebel with a spray can, Korman is the philosopher with a paintbrush, blending Proustian introspection with Japanese aesthetics to create a visual love letter to time and memory. Lilian Raji, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024 There are jars filled with old paintbrushes, and wire baskets overflowing with brushes, tubes of paint and other tools. Sean Clancy, arkansasonline.com, 25 Oct. 2024 Make your own cleaner, brush it on your records with a cheap paintbrush, and suck up the crud. Parker Hall, WIRED, 24 July 2021 Stick with small bins for little items like paintbrushes, beads, or binder clips to keep them from getting lost. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Oct. 2024 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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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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