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

• canvas
• mural

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

Inside, guests will find a black oil on white linen abstract painting by German artist Chris Succo. —Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 11 July 2025

Bringing together a mix of painting and sculpture, the pair of artists collaboratively examine the symbolic intersections of land, economic agency and narrative authorship. —Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 10 July 2025

Trump on Tuesday gave an impromptu tour of the paintings and other objects he’s sourced from various locations, including the State Department, to redecorate the Cabinet Room at the White House. —Rebecca Morin, USA Today, 10 July 2025

Adorned with paintings, marble floors, and tapestries, the property and tour also feature uniforms of the Palatine Guards, as well as artifacts from the more than 500 years of history, according to the website. —Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2025

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