Painter: meaning, definitions and examples

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painter

 

[ หˆpeษชntษ™r ]

Context #1 | Noun

artistic profession

A painter is someone who creates paintings as a form of art. They use various techniques and materials to express their creativity and imagination. Painters often work with different types of paint, brushes, and canvases to bring their visions to life.

Synonyms

artist, artiste, portraitist

Examples of usage

  • The famous painter spent hours in front of the canvas, capturing the beauty of the landscape.
  • She hired a painter to create a mural on the wall of her living room.
  • Many aspiring artists dream of becoming a successful painter one day.
Context #2 | Noun

one who applies paint to surfaces

A painter is also someone who applies paint to surfaces, such as walls, buildings, or furniture. They use brushes, rollers, or spray guns to coat surfaces with paint, creating a fresh and vibrant look. Painters need to have a good eye for detail and a steady hand to ensure a smooth finish.

Synonyms

artist, decorator, paint applier

Examples of usage

  • The painter carefully painted the walls of the room in a soft shade of blue.
  • The house painter used a ladder to reach the high ceilings and paint them white.
  • The skilled painter transformed the old furniture with a coat of glossy paint.

Translations

Translations of the word "painter" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น pintor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคฟเคคเฅเคฐเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Maler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pelukis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ัƒะดะพะถะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ malarz

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็”ปๅฎถ (ใŒใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท peintre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ pintor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ressam

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ™”๊ฐ€ (hwaga)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑุณุงู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ malรญล™

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ maliar

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็”ปๅฎถ (huร jiฤ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ slikar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ mรกlari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ััƒั€ะตั‚ัˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒฎแƒแƒขแƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ rษ™ssam

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ pintor

Etymology

The word 'painter' originated from the Middle English word 'peintour', which came from the Old French word 'peintre', meaning 'painter'. The term has been used to describe artists who create paintings since the 13th century. Over the years, the role of a painter has evolved to encompass both artistic expression and practical application of paint to surfaces.

See also: paint, paintbrush, painted, painting.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,568 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.