paint

paint · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A colored substance spread over a surface to give it color or protection.

  2. 2.

    A layer of dried paint on a surface.

  3. 3.

    To apply paint to a surface.

  4. 4.

    To create a picture using paint.

  5. 5.

    To describe vividly in words.

Forms

plural: paints

Related words

See also: art, color, draw, painting
Synonyms: coating, pigment

Etymology

From Old French peint, past participle of peindre meaning "to paint," from Latin pingere meaning "to paint, represent in a picture, stain, embroider." Related to picture and pigment.