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Definition of paintbox

paintbox

/ˈpeɪnt.bɑːks/
paint · box
Plural:paintboxes
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paintbox Lexical Profile

paintbox Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A portable box or case containing a set of paints (especially watercolor cakes or tubes) and often brushes and a palette for painting.

Example

"She packed a small watercolor paintbox and a sketchbook into her backpack before heading out to the meadow."

2

A dedicated computer graphics system or software program used for creating and manipulating digital images or television graphics.

Example

"Early television graphic designers relied on a digital paintbox to composite titles and visual effects for news broadcasts."

• Nearby Words

paintable
paintball
paintballer
paintbox
paintbrush
painted bronzeback
painted bunting

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