paintbrush

noun

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

Examples of paintbrush in a Sentence

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In those years, work often meant standing in public places with paintbrushes, tools, and hope, waiting to be chosen by someone who needed a job done. Phil Kafarakis, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Another method is to use a small paintbrush to transfer the pollen. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 June 2026 Use a small paintbrush to transfer pollen from blossom to blossom to increase your chances of a high yield. Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 15 June 2026 An artist who wielded paintbrushes and iPads alike, Hockney had a fascination with the mechanics of image-making. Kelsey Ables, The Atlantic, 13 June 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 5 Jul. 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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