Paint

Pronunciation: /ˈpeɪnt/

Paint (noun)

  1. a colored liquid used to cover surfaces and make them look different
  2. a substance artists use to create pictures or designs

Examples

  • The walls need a fresh coat of paint.
  • She spilled paint on the floor.

Common collocations: fresh coat of paint, spill paint, paint color, mix paints, buy paint

Paint (verb)

  1. to cover a surface with colored liquid using a brush or tool
  2. to make a picture or design using colored substances

Examples

  • They painted the fence blue.
  • He paints the door every year.

Synonyms of Paint

Neutral

Informal