paint

Definition

  • n. a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating
  • v. make a painting
  • v. apply paint to; coat with paint
  • v. make a painting of

Word forms

Past participle
painted
Past tense
painted
Present participle
painting
Third person singular
paints

Example sentences

  1. n.

    The artist used bright paint to create a beautiful landscape.

  2. vt.

    She decided to paint her room a soft blue color.

  3. vi.

    He loves to paint during the weekends.