Meaning & Definition of word "Painter"

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    Painter

    /ˈpeɪntər/

    noun:

    • 1. A person who paints, especially as a profession or hobby.
      • Example: The painter spent hours perfecting the details of the landscape.
    • 2. An artist who uses paint as their medium to create visual artworks.
      • Example: She is a talented painter known for her vibrant abstract pieces.
    • 3. A person who applies paint to surfaces as a profession, such as in home improvement or construction.
      • Example: The painter was hired to freshen up the old walls of the house.

    Etymology

    From Middle English 'painter', from Old French 'peintre', from Latin 'pictor', from 'pingere' meaning 'to paint'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    painter and decorator:

    A professional who prepares and finishes interiors and exteriors.

    watercolor painter:

    An artist who works primarily with watercolor paints.

    oil painter:

    An artist who uses oil paints to create their works.

    Related Words

    paint:

    A colored substance that is spread over a surface and dries to leave a thin decorative or protective coating.

    palette:

    A board on which an artist mixes colors.

    brush:

    A tool with bristles, used for applying paint.

    Slang Meanings of painter

    Meaning: Brush slinger

    Example Sentence: He's a real brush slinger when it comes to adding intricate details to his paintings.

    Meaning: Color chaser

    Example Sentence: She’s such a color chaser, always experimenting with different hues and tones.