Paint Definition & Meaning
paint
- noun
- 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"
- (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"
- makeup consisting of a pink or red powder applied to the cheeks
- verb
- make a painting; "he painted all day in the garden"; "He painted a painting of the garden"
- apply paint to; coat with paint; "We painted the rooms yellow"
- make a painting of; "He painted his mistress many times"
- apply a liquid to; e.g., paint the gutters with linseed oil
"Paint" in song lyrics
See how paint is used in real songs:
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"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
Words that rhyme with paint
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.
Use "paint" in a verse
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Generate a verseFrequently asked questions
- What does paint mean?
- 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" (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
- What part of speech is paint?
- Paint is a noun and a verb.
- How many definitions does paint have?
- Paint has 7 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).