Painter

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪn.tər/

Definitions of painter

noun a person who paints pictures or walls as a profession or hobby

Example Sentences

A1 The painter painted a beautiful landscape.

A2 My friend's mother is a talented painter.

B1 The painter used bold colors in his abstract artwork.

B2 The famous painter's exhibition drew a large crowd.

C1 The painter's technique and skill were highly praised by art critics.

C2 The renowned painter's works are displayed in museums around the world.

Examples of painter in a Sentence

formal The painter meticulously applied layers of oil paint to create a realistic portrait.

informal My friend's mom is a talented painter and she's always working on a new piece in her studio.

slang That street artist is one heck of a painter, his graffiti is amazing!

figurative She's a painter with words, able to vividly describe scenes and emotions in her writing.

Grammatical Forms of painter

• past tense: painted
• plural: painters
• comparative: more painterly
• superlative: most painterly
• present tense: paints
• future tense: will paint
• perfect tense: has painted
• continuous tense: is painting
• singular: painter
• positive degree: painter
• infinitive: to paint
• gerund: painting
• participle: painting

Origin and Evolution of painter

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'painter' originated from the Middle English word 'peintour' which was derived from the Old French word 'peintre' meaning 'painter, artist'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'painter' has evolved to refer specifically to someone who creates art using paint, as opposed to a general artist. The term is now commonly used to describe professionals who paint walls, houses, and other surfaces as well.