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Definition of fingerpaint

fingerpaint

/ˈfɪŋɡərˌpeɪnt/
fin · ger · paint
Plural:fingerpaints
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Past Simple:fingerpainted
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Past Participle:fingerpainted
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Present Participle:fingerpainting
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fingerpaint Lexical Profile

fingerpaint Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A thick, non-toxic, water-based paint designed to be applied directly to paper or other surfaces using the fingers and hands rather than a brush, especially by young children.

Example

"The preschool teacher set out jars of washable fingerpaint and large sheets of butcher paper for the afternoon art activity."

• verb

1

To paint pictures or designs by applying paint directly to a surface with the fingers, thumbs, and hands instead of a paintbrush.

Example

"The toddlers happily fingerpainted bright rainbows and handprints across the poster board."

• Nearby Words

fingerling
fingermark
fingernail
fingerpaint
fingerpainter
fingerpainting
fingerpicking

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Fingerpaint. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/fingerpaint
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