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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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Wildflowers such as purple lupines and red paintbrush color the landscape, and the lengthy days and warm, sunny weather mean more time for hiking. Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Nov. 2025 If any small particles remain, use a soft paintbrush or microfiber cloth to reach into pleats or along seams. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 Attendees 10 years and older can grab a paintbrush and add their own creative colors to the mural walls. Abby Hamblin, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Nov. 2025 Stick with small bins for little items like paintbrushes, beads, or binder clips to keep them from getting lost. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2025 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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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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