painting

noun

paint·​ing ˈpān-tiŋ 

1

: a product of painting

especially : a work produced through the art of painting

2

: the art or occupation of painting

Synonyms

• canvas
• canvass
• oil
• oil painting

Examples of painting in a Sentence

They hung the painting in the living room.

The woman in that painting is my grandmother.

I like painting more than sculpture.

He is studying abstract painting.

She wants to devote all her time to painting.

The room is ready for painting.

Recent Examples on the Web

On view through June 29, the show includes items like original manuscripts, rare first editions and an 1843 painting of Dickens that went missing for more than a century. —Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 May 2025

Least similar: These temples are filled with paintings and statues, etc. —Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 May 2025

Give The Lemon Fair a look and find paintings from local artists, comfy-chic clothes, and fun accessories. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 May 2025

Mikko Rantanen hopefully taught Avalanche, Joe Sakic lesson: Don’t trade Stars for scrubs Keeler: Mikko Rantanen hopefully taught Avalanche, Joe Sakic lesson: Don't trade Stars for scrubs Do Kent Monkman’s over-the-top paintings belong in a museum? —Denver Post, 7 May 2025

Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing painting

• action painting
• cave painting
• finger painting
• no oil painting
• oil painting
• wall painting

Rhymes for painting

• fainting
• tainting
• acquainting
• repainting

Kids Definition

painting

noun

paint·​ing

1

: a painted work of art

2

: the art or occupation of painting