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

All manner of contemporary art is shown here, with a collection over 200,000 pieces strong, ranging from Diane Arbus and Cindy Sherman photographs to paintings from Francis Bacon and Sol LeWitt sculptures. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Oct. 2026

The 1996 work is part of eight self-portraits Bowie created during a prolific period of painting, all of which were snapped up immediately. — Ellise Shafer, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026

So much concentration in the mirror, painting and painting and buffing and spraying. — Literary Hub, 9 Oct. 2026

The mayor of the town housing the Renoir Museum, Bryan Masson, issued a statement praising investigators who tracked down the paintings and suspects. — ABC News, 9 Oct. 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