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 of painting

• canvas
• mural
• watercolor

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

These paintings—featuring humanlike, animal-like, and geometric figures—were previously assumed to be random additions, slowly expanded by different groups over time. —Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 29 Nov. 2025

Start by taking a family photo by the 41-foot Christmas tree, then partake in activities like ornament painting, cookie decorating, and breakfast with Santa. —Beth Luberecki, USA Today, 29 Nov. 2025

Like the previous camp, Baines’ Lodge (owned by tour operator juggernaut Abercrombie & Kent) is a nod to 19th-century artist and explorer Thomas Baines, famous for his landscape paintings of Southern Africa. —Travis Levius, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025

According to Benjamin, painting will likely impede the moving parts. —Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 Nov. 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