Meaning of the word paint in English

What does paint mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

paint

US /peɪnt/

UK /peɪnt/

a colored substance which is spread over a surface and dries to form a thin decorative or protective coating

Example:

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The walls were covered in fresh white paint.

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He bought a can of blue paint for the fence.

Synonym:

color pigment dye coating varnish

to cover (a surface) with paint

Example:

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We need to paint the living room walls.

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She decided to paint a landscape.

Synonym:

coat color decorate illustrate depict

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