Paint Definition

paint
noun
  1. a substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface (especially a mixture of pigment suspended in a liquid); dries to form a hard coating; "artists use `paint' and `pigment' interchangeably"
  2. (basketball) a space (including the foul line) in front of the basket at each end of a basketball court; usually painted a different color from the rest of the court; "he hit a jump shot from the top of the key"; "he dominates play in the paint"
  3. makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
verb
  1. make a painting; "he painted all day in the garden"; "He painted a painting of the garden"
  2. apply paint to; coat with paint; "We painted the rooms yellow"
  3. make a painting of; "He painted his mistress many times"
  4. apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil

"Paint" in song lyrics

See how paint is used in real songs:

  • "Dump so wet, got off and jumpin out the paint"
    2 Pistols f/ BMU
  • "went back to em switched the paint"
    69 Boyz — Do You Want It, Baby?
  • "Ready to faint, jettin with Denny, blunted to fresh paint"
    7L & Esoteric f/ Slaine — Olde English

Usage tips for "paint"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "paint" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for paint to find words that pair well.

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