paintbrush

noun

paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

Examples of paintbrush in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Such an experience is not limited to tennis rackets but includes every tool humans create and master: brooms, rakes, spoons, fishing rods, needles, saws, pencils, paintbrushes, saxophones, computer mice, prosthetics, wheelchairs and far more. Chip Colwell, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Feb. 2024 Some evenings, for a few minutes only, the sky glows with amber and gold streaks, as if Monet had just stroked the skies with his paintbrush. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024 While much of Air has a steady approach, Messina injects colorful bursts of volatility, using profanity as his paintbrush. Ew Staff, EW.com, 28 Sep. 2023 So grab a paintbrush, gather the little artists, and embark on a summer filled with colorful and imaginative DIY projects. Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Adding Extra Decorations For a bit more fun, grab a paintbrush and free-hand your favorite spring imagery and patterns. Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2024 When Sheldon was a kid, his mom, who went to art school, was always putting pencils and paintbrushes in his hands. Sarah Gish, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2024 His most recent shake-up, in 2019: picking up a paintbrush again. Julie Belcove, Robb Report, 28 Jan. 2024 To decorate: Dip a very small paintbrush into the gel paste from the bottle and paint the outline of the eyes; use a flat angle brush for the iris. Kimberly Winter Stern, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1815, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of paintbrush was in 1815

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“Paintbrush.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/paintbrush. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

paintbrush

noun
paint·​brush ˈpānt-ˌbrəsh How to pronounce paintbrush (audio)
1
: a brush for applying paint
2

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