painting
/ˈpeɪn.tɪŋ/
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Also seen as: paintings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Một hình minh họa hoặc tác phẩm nghệ thuật được làm bằng sơn
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Noun
Examples
The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The action of applying paint to a surface.
Noun
Examples
The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “painting” mean?
An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.
Is “painting” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.