1
: a product of painting
especially
: a work produced through the art of painting
2
: the art or occupation of painting
Synonyms of painting
Examples of painting in a Sentence
They hung the painting in the living room.
The woman in that painting is my grandmother.
I like painting more than sculpture.
He is studying abstract painting.
She wants to devote all her time to painting.
The room is ready for painting.
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Andrea Bussell, Travel + Leisure, 27 Dec. 2025
The elaborate setups required a major investment, starting with paintings stretching a hundred yards and more in length.
—Richard Selcer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Dec. 2025
Aside from finding more time for hobbies such as writing, painting and cooking, DeVico said, the habit has also enabled her to get excited about the little things again — like spotting a roly-poly in her garden.
—Angela Yang, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
Learn advanced techniques to further your painting skills.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for painting
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“Painting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/painting. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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