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

Eleven were nonclinical, including painters, maintenance mechanics and food service workers. —Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025

The exhibition also features historic works Niki de Saint Phalle, a key female figure in the surrealist movement, who was a sculptor, painter, filmmaker and author who created handmade art books. —Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025

McGrane, who is also an accomplished painter, is hands-on with each project, taking the time to get to know his clients in order to deliver a truly bespoke design. —Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 3 Sep. 2025

The Vincent van Gogh Foundation was established in 1960 by the artist’s nephew, also named Vincent van Gogh, to preserve the painter’s legacy. —News Desk, Artforum, 28 Aug. 2025

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