art supplies — materials and tools used for creating artwork, such as paints, brushes, pencils, paper, and canvas
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: materials and tools used for creating artwork, such as paints, brushes, pencils, paper, and canvas
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɑːrt səˈplaɪz/
Example Sentences
- The company provided art supplies for employees to decorate their workspace creatively.
- She spent her entire salary on art supplies and survived on instant noodles for a month.
- The art supplies section in the store was completely sold out before the school semester started.
art supplies
NOUN[/ɑːrt səˈplaɪz/]
materials and tools used for creating artwork, such as paints, brushes, pencils, paper, and canvas
a young artist reaches for paintbrushes from a tall jar while holding a palette covered in colorful paints. She carefully selects different brush sizes as tubes of paint, pencils, and markers are scattered across the wooden table. Behind her, canvases lean against the wall while another artist student picks up colored pencils from a supply box. The shelves display jars of brushes, stacks of drawing paper, and containers of various art tools. Both artists smile as they gather their materials to begin their creative projects. materials and tools used for creating artwork like paints, brushes, pencils, paper, and canvas
She applies her paint while she complies with every art rule!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Art derives from Latin 'ars', meaning skill or craft, while supply originates from Latin 'supplere', meaning to fill or replenish. Together, art supplies refers to materials that replenish or fulfill the needs of creative practitioners.
Breakdown
art (from Latin ars: skill, craft) + supplies (from Latin supplere: to fill, supply). The compound denotes materials that supply or complete the requirements for artistic creation.
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📝Examples
“The company provided art supplies for employees to decorate their workspace creatively.”
“She spent her entire salary on art supplies and survived on instant noodles for a month.”
“The art supplies section in the store was completely sold out before the school semester started.”
“My cat thinks all art supplies are expensive toys designed specifically for his entertainment.”
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