paintbrush

noun

paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

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One wooden craft kit includes three wooden cutouts awaiting paint, along with four paintbrushes and six paint pots in Valentine’s colors. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 Related Stories The film follows the true story of PK, a 23-year-old street artist from India who sets off with a handful of paintbrushes and a second-hand bicycle on a 6,000-mile journey across Europe and Asia to find Lotta, the woman who captured his heart during her visit to India. Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026 Store Craft Supplies Keep beads, paintbrushes, and other craft supplies organized by storing them in their own upcycled candle jars with a small label if desired. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Because most of the archival footage lacked audio, Iwerks collaborated with Skywalker Sound to create auditory elements — like hammers, paintbrushes and train engines — from scratch. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for paintbrush

Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of paintbrush was in 1815

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“Paintbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintbrush. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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paintbrush

noun
paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

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