The actress, who earned an Oscar nod for best actress for her portrayal of the painter in 2002’s Frida, joined the singer as a guest judge of the tour dancers dressed in a costume inspired by Kahlo.—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 21 May 2024 The city’s duke, Ludovico Sforza, employed him as a painter, sculptor and designer of court festivals.—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 May 2024 The event is held rain or shine and includes live music, plein air painters and raffles.—Elaine Rewolinski, Journal Sentinel, 14 May 2024 His mother was a seamstress and his father a house painter.—Jacques Kelly, Baltimore Sun, 14 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for painter
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'painter.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Word History
Etymology
Noun (2)
Middle English paynter, probably from Middle French dialect (Normandy) pentoir, penteur clothesline, from pendre to hang — more at pendant
Share