painter — a person who paints pictures as an art or job
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who paints pictures as an art or job
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpeɪntər/
Example Sentences
- The painter accidentally painted himself into a corner - literally and figuratively!
- My friend became a painter, but his art is so abstract that even he doesn't know what he's painting.
- The house painter finished the job in three days.
painter
NOUN[/ˈpeɪntər/]
a person who paints pictures as an art or job
Artist painting on canvas with brush
As the painter grows fainter, so do his colors.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old French peint (to paint, to color), itself from Latin pingere meaning 'to paint or depict'. Originally denoting a person who applies color or paint to surfaces, the term evolved over time to encompass artists who create paintings as a respected profession.
Breakdown
paint (from Latin pingere, to paint) + -er (agent suffix denoting one who performs an action). The suffix -er transforms the verb into a noun identifying the person who paints.
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📝Examples
“The painter accidentally painted himself into a corner - literally and figuratively!”
“My friend became a painter, but his art is so abstract that even he doesn't know what he's painting.”
“The house painter finished the job in three days.”
“She dreams of becoming a professional painter someday.”
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