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

To curate all the artwork, the couple brought on Moroccan artist and creative consultant Samy Snoussi, who chose a mix of contemporary North African and European pieces, including photographs, paintings, frescoes, and drawings. — Elizabeth Cantrell, Travel + Leisure, 21 June 2026

Touch screen tablets transport visitors to important moments of the American Revolution through layered digital reconstructions of paintings and illustrations. — Penny E Schwartz, Oc Register, 21 June 2026

And the slapstick with the painting, that was a big one. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 21 June 2026

Beyond live match broadcasts on four massive screens, the festival features an 8,000-capacity amphitheater, concerts, cultural programming tied to matches of the day, food booths, family-friendly games, mini soccer pitches, face-painting and interactive activations. — Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 June 2026

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