Paintbrush

Pronunciation: /peɪnt.brʌʃ/

Definitions of paintbrush

noun A tool with bristles or other filaments, used for applying paint or ink

Example Sentences

A1 I use a paintbrush to paint my bedroom walls.

A2 She bought a new paintbrush to touch up the old furniture.

B1 The artist carefully selected the perfect paintbrush for the intricate details in the painting.

B2 After years of practice, she became skilled at using a paintbrush to create stunning artwork.

C1 The master painter's collection of paintbrushes was extensive and meticulously cared for.

C2 The art restoration expert used a specialized paintbrush to delicately repair the damaged masterpiece.

Examples of paintbrush in a Sentence

formal The artist carefully selected the finest paintbrush for his latest masterpiece.

informal I can't find my favorite paintbrush, have you seen it anywhere?

slang I'm going to borrow your paintbrush to touch up this wall real quick.

figurative Her words were like a delicate paintbrush, adding color to the otherwise dull conversation.

Grammatical Forms of paintbrush

• past tense: painted
• plural: paintbrushes
• comparative: more paintbrush
• superlative: most paintbrush
• present tense: paints
• future tense: will paint
• perfect tense: has painted
• continuous tense: is painting
• singular: paintbrush
• positive degree: paintbrush
• infinitive: to paintbrush
• gerund: paintbrushing
• participle: paintbrushed

Origin and Evolution of paintbrush

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'paintbrush' originated from the combination of 'paint' and 'brush', referring to a tool used for applying paint.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'paintbrush' has remained consistent in its meaning as a tool for painting, but the design and materials used in paintbrushes have evolved significantly.