painting

Definition

  • noun: a picture that is painted
  • noun: a product of painting
  • synonyms: picture, paint, third art

Examples

  • We went to see ancient 'cave paintings' [=pictures painted on the wall of a cave] in Spain.

  • He is studying abstract/Chinese/watercolor 'painting'.

  • The woman in that 'painting' is my grandmother.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) "According to authorities the only clue is a white monogrammed man's glove... with the initial 'P'." Well, what do you think? That you didn't spend your time just painting during my absence. Oh. You think I had something to do with the robbery? Didn't you? You little beast. Three - No. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther