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Meaning of Paint
The primary meaning of the word "paint" is to apply color or pigment to a surface.
Definitions
- Verb: apply paint to (a surface), using a brush or other tool
- Verb: create a picture or image using paint
- Noun: a colored substance used for decorating or protecting a surface
- Noun: a picture or image created using paint
Etymology of Paint
The word "paint" originates from the Old French word "peint", which is derived from the Latin word "pingere", meaning "to paint"
The Latin word "pingere" is also the source of the English word "picture"
The word "paint" has been used in English since the 13th century to refer to the act of applying color or pigment to a surface
Example Uses
- She began to paint the walls of her new apartment a bright, sunny yellow
- The artist used bold brushstrokes to paint a vibrant landscape
- The old furniture needed a fresh coat of paint to restore its original beauty