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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Equally dismissive of his own output, Julian hasn’t wielded a paintbrush in decades. Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026 After pollinating, make sure to wash your paintbrush thoroughly to avoid cross-pollination between plants. Heather Bien, Southern Living, 8 Apr. 2026 The show uses oil-on-canvas matte paintings, paintbrush strokes on glass panes, and even live-action, practical models for some of the spaceships. Rafael Motamayor, IndieWire, 6 Apr. 2026 Phillies fans — some groups called themselves Andrew's Painters, others Painter's Painters — waved paintbrushes and erupted in cheers with each strikeout for the rookie pitcher. CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paintbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 Apr. 2026.

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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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