Word
painting
Phoneticspaint·ing, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/
UK/pˈeɪntɪŋ/
Definitions
01an artwork
A1 · Beginner Countable noun Art
n. a picture that someone has made using paint.
n. a finished work of art created by applying pigment to a surface such as canvas, wood, or paper.
日本語:絵※
“There is a beautiful painting of a mountain hanging in the living room.”
“The gallery recently acquired an oil painting from the seventeenth century, though the artist remains unidentified despite extensive research.”
02the activity or art form
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun Art
n. the hobby or profession of making pictures with paint.
n. the practice or profession of creating art using paint; also the general activity of applying paint to a surface.
日本語:絵画※
“She enjoys painting in her free time because it helps her relax.”
“While some students prefer sculpture, others find that painting allows for a more nuanced exploration of light and shadow.”
Synonyms
03decorating a surface
B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun
n. the work of putting paint on things like walls, doors, or furniture.
n. the act of applying a coat of paint to a structure or object for protection or decoration.
日本語:塗装※
“The painting of the house took three days because the weather was so wet.”
“The contract specifies that the exterior painting must be completed before the winter frost sets in to ensure the wood is properly sealed.”
Synonyms
Etymology
By surface analysis, paint + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
01. painting rocks
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
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