Pronunciation

/ˈpeɪntər/

Definitions

• Noun: A person who practices the art or craft of painting, especially as an occupation or profession. For example: “The painter created a stunning landscape on canvas.”
• Noun (figurative): A machine or device that applies paint, such as a spray painter or road marking painter.
• Noun (archaic): One who paints or colors something; could refer to someone who applies makeup or cosmetics.

Phrases

• “Painter’s tape” is a type of masking tape used by painters to mask off areas while painting.
• “A house painter” specifically refers to a professional who paints buildings and houses.
• “To put oneself in the picture”, a figurative expression often used when referring to a painter, means to imagine oneself as part of a particular situation.

Example Sentences

• Noun (artist): “The famous painter exhibited his latest collection at the gallery.”
• Noun (device): “We hired a professional team with advanced painters to quickly finish the exterior wall painting.”
• Noun (archaic): “In Elizabethan times, a painter was employed to apply rouge and powder to the queen’s face.”

Synonyms

• Artist
• Artisan
• Decorator (in the context of painting)
• Brush-wielder (informal)
• Colorist (referring to an artist specializing in color use)
• Painter-decorator (for those who specialize in decorating homes and buildings)