noun
painting
A picture made with paint, or the activity of applying paint.
A colorful painting hangs above the couch in our living room.
Etymology
The ending -ing can name both an activity and its product. Painting therefore refers to applying paint and to the picture produced by that action.
More examples
- The museum displays paintings by local artists.
- She finds watercolor painting relaxing after a busy day.
- We finish the fence repairs before we start the painting.
Forms
Similar words
- picture
- A broader term for an image in any medium.
- artwork
- Includes paintings, sculptures, and other works of visual art.