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Definition of painting

painting

/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
paint · ing
Plural:paintings
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• noun

1

A picture, image, or design created by applying paint to a surface.

Example

"The museum acquired a rare landscape painting by a renowned seventeenth-century artist."

2

The act, process, or art of applying paint to a surface as a form of creative expression or for decoration.

Example

"She took up painting in her free time and quickly discovered a passion for watercolors."

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Middle English 'peynting', equivalent to the root 'paint' (from Old French 'peindre') plus the gerund/noun suffix '-ing'.

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