painter

1 of 3

noun (1)

paint·​er ˈpān-tər 

: one that paints: such as

a

: an artist who paints

b

: one who applies paint especially as an occupation

painter

2 of 3

noun (2)

pain·​ter ˈpān-tər 

: a line used for securing or towing a boat

painter

3 of 3

noun (3)

pain·​ter ˈpān-tər 

: cougar sense 1

Examples of painter in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Carr died Wednesday in El Paso, Texas, of complications from Alzheimer’s and a dislocated hip, her son, writer, poet and painter Caley O’Dwyer, told The Hollywood Reporter. —Mike Barnes, HollywoodReporter, 7 Feb. 2026

Once the residence and atelier of French painter Patrice Arnaud, the pair bought the property in 2021 and rebuilt it as a five-bedroom retreat and farm, using local artisans and craftsmanship to shape the property. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Feb. 2026

The Museum features a collection of classic and contemporary Western art from painters and sculptors. —Josh Kelly, Oklahoman, 6 Feb. 2026

Ferlinghetti, who had not yet adopted his immigrant father’s original name, was an aspiring painter, poet, and freelance art critic. —Gioia Woods, Literary Hub, 6 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Noun (2)

Middle English paynter, probably from Middle French dialect (Normandy) pentoir, penteur clothesline, from pendre to hang — more at pendant

Noun (3)

alteration of panther

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

circa 1764, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing painter

• painter's colic

Rhymes for painter

• fainter

Kids Definition

painter

1 of 3 noun

paint·​er ˈpānt-ər 

: one that paints

especially : an artist who paints

painter

2 of 3 noun

pain·​ter

: a line used for attaching or towing a boat

painter

3 of 3 noun

pain·​ter

: cougar

Etymology

Noun

from paint (verb) and -er (noun suffix)

Noun

Middle English paynter "a line used for securing a boat," probably from early French pentoir, penteur "clothesline"

Noun

an altered form of panther