Painter

/ˈpeɪntər/

Meaning & Definition

noun
A person who paints, especially as a profession or hobby.
The painter spent hours perfecting the details of the landscape.
An artist who uses paint as their medium to create visual artworks.
She is a talented painter known for her vibrant abstract pieces.
A person who applies paint to surfaces as a profession, such as in home improvement or construction.
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

Brush slinger
He's a real brush slinger when it comes to adding intricate details to his paintings.
Color chaser
She’s such a color chaser, always experimenting with different hues and tones.