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Definition of paintbrush

paintbrush

/ˈpeɪnt.brʌʃ/
paint · brush
Plural:paintbrushes
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paintbrush Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A tool consisting of bristles, hair, or synthetic fibers set into a handle, used for applying paint, ink, or similar liquids to a surface.

Example

"The artist carefully selected a fine-tipped paintbrush to add delicate details to her landscape painting."

2

North American A wild herbaceous plant of the genus Castilleja, native primarily to the western Americas, characterized by its brightly colored, brush-like floral bracts.

Example

"While hiking through the alpine meadows of Colorado, we spotted vibrant red patches of Indian paintbrush."

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• Nearby Words

pail
paint
paintballer
paintbrush
painted bronzeback
painted bunting
painted daisy

Word Origin & Etymology

A compound word formed in late Middle English from 'paint' (derived from Old French 'peint') and 'brush' (from Old French 'brosse').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Paintbrush. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 13, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/paintbrush
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