painting

1 of 2

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

painting

2 of 2

present participle of paint entry 1

Synonyms of painting

Noun

• canvas
• mural
• watercolor

Examples of painting in a Sentence

Noun

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

Noun

The dining room is dominated by an Anthony van Dyck painting. — Arkansas Online, 25 Sep. 2026

Shen wanted to give the artisans full freedom to reinterpret her watercolor painting. — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Away from the outlets, Made for the Mountains carries women’s clothing, jewelry, and home goods, while Epoch Artisans Gallery showcases paintings, pottery, jewelry, and other work by Vermont and New England artists. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

The house’s provenance indicates that the painting was acquired by Paris dealer Paul Rosenberg by 1937 and subsequently by London dealer Edward Le Bas by 1939. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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