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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Fill a bowl with water and detergent and swirl the brushes through it like a paintbrush, or place a small amount of detergent in your palm and work the damp brush into it. Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026 Rosy paintbrushes and blue and white columbines line the path in July, followed by golden willows in autumn. Abigail Bliss, Denver Post, 13 May 2026 This year’s color wizards turn rooms into experiences and spaces into feelings, all with a wave of their magic wands (or paintbrushes, in this case). Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 The shift traces back to 2020, when many people picked up knitting needles, paintbrushes and other hands-on projects while spending more time at home. Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 6 May 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 23 May. 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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