painting meaning and definition

PAINTING noun

Definition of painting (noun)

1. graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface
   • "a small painting by Picasso"; "he bought the painting as an investment"; "his pictures hang in the Louvre"
   • synonyms: picture
2. creating a picture with paints
   • "he studied painting and sculpture for many years"
3. the act of applying paint to a surface
   • "you can finish the job of painting faster with a roller than with a brush"
4. the occupation of a house painter
   • "house painting was the only craft he knew"
   • synonyms: house painting