paint

Definition

A substance that is applied as a liquid or paste, and dries into a solid coating that protects or adds colour to an object or surface to which it has been applied.

Etymology

From Middle English peynten, from Old French peintier, paincter, itself from paint, the past participle of paindre, from Latin pingō (“to paint”) (perfect passive participle pictus). Displaced native Old English tēafor (“paint”), *tīefran (“to paint”); and Old English mētan (“to paint”) and mǣlan (“to paint, mark with colour”).

Example Sentences

• "fresh coat of paint"
• "René went back into the kitchen and put a pot of coffee on, got out his paints and started on a new painting. He felt inspired."
• "The Nimrods are strong on the outside, but not very good in the paint."