painting
word · lemma: paint
Definition
A painting is a picture made with paint, or the activity of putting paint on a surface. It can refer to art on canvas or to covering walls, doors, or other objects with paint.
Usage & Nuances
Most often, 'painting' as a noun means an artwork: 'a beautiful painting'. In home/improvement contexts, it can mean the job or process: 'The painting will take two days.' Don't confuse it with 'picture', which is more general and can include photos.
Example Sentences
I bought a painting for my living room.
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The painting on that wall is very old.
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He's into abstract painting these days, so his work looks very different now.
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She loves painting flowers in bright colors.
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That painting really caught my eye the second I walked in.
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We're finally done with the kitchen painting, and it looks great.
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