paint

[peɪnt]

Definition:
1. Tubes or blocks of paint used for painting pictures.
2. A substance used as a coating to protect or decorate a surface.
3. Apply paint to; coat with paint.

Use 'paint' in a sentence:

1. This new paint is designed to resist heat.
2. When she finished painting, she stepped back to admire the overall effect.
3. We need some more paint; there isn't any left.
4. The paint has a satin finish.
5. I stared at the peeling paint on the ceiling.
6. What this room needs is a lick of paint.
7. Some of the paint sloshed out of the can.
8. He dipped the brush into the paint.
9. They prised open a sticky can of blue paint.
10. Paint was peeling off the walls.
11. We gave him paint and brushes.
12. The paint was peeling off the wall in places.
13. Sorry, I've scraped some paint off the car.
14. His hair was flecked with paint.
15. The walls need freshening up with white paint.
16. We got some paint remover and scrubbed it off.
17. The report paints a vivid picture of life in the city.
18. They saw some large letters in white paint.
19. Make sure that there is adequate ventilation in the room before using the paint.
20. He dipped his brush in the paint.
21. The paint is starting to peel off.
22. I had come here to paint.
23. The paint was peeling on the window frames.
24. The paint had chipped off.
25. This room would look more cheerful for a spot of paint.
26. Paint the shed with weather-resistant paint.
27. The exterior of the house needs painting.
28. A small amount of this paint goes a long way.
29. This painting is very good ─ Ellie always was very good at art.
30. Make sure the paint covers the surface evenly.
31. It's the house whose door is painted red.
32. Why do people paint pictures?
33. His stepfather ran a prosperous paint business.
34. Each painting must be judged on its own merits.
35. The painting comes from his private collection.
36. This painting has been in our family for generations.
37. The painting will be put on public display next week.
38. He has a wide knowledge of painting and music.
39. The painting looks like it's upside down to me.
40. If we crack on with the painting we should finish it today.
41. He's painting the house with a view to selling it.
42. The painting is not representative of his work of the period.
43. The outside of the house needs painting.
44. Don't let your coat touch the wet paint.
45. Be careful. The paint hasn't dried yet.
46. Be careful, you're dripping paint everywhere!
47. How much is this painting worth?
48. The artist combines different techniques in the same painting.
49. Latterly his painting has shown a new freedom of expression.
50. Somebody threw paint at the prime minister.
51. When the paint is completely dry, apply another coat.
52. This concept has been applied successively to painting, architecture and sculpture.
53. I made painting the house my project for the summer.
54. The house was gleaming with fresh white paint.
55. The painting is out of keeping with the rest of the room.
56. The overall effect of the painting is overwhelming.
57. Experts set a high valuation on the painting.