painting
- 01 A1 Beginner
a picture that someone has made using paint.
a finished work of art created by applying pigment to a surface such as canvas, wood, or paper.
Simple“There is a beautiful painting of a mountain hanging in the living room.”
In context“The gallery recently acquired an oil painting from the seventeenth century, though the artist remains unidentified despite extensive research.”
- 02 A2 Elementary
the hobby or profession of making pictures with paint.
the practice or profession of creating art using paint; also the general activity of applying paint to a surface.
Simple“She enjoys painting in her free time because it helps her relax.”
In context“While some students prefer sculpture, others find that painting allows for a more nuanced exploration of light and shadow.”
Synonymsfine artillustration - 03 B1 Intermediate
the work of putting paint on things like walls, doors, or furniture.
the act of applying a coat of paint to a structure or object for protection or decoration.
Simple“The painting of the house took three days because the weather was so wet.”
In context“The contract specifies that the exterior painting must be completed before the winter frost sets in to ensure the wood is properly sealed.”
Synonyms
By surface analysis, paint + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.