paintbrush
PAYNT-bruhsh
Paintbrush (noun) means a brush used for applying paint. Example: “She dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint.”
noun
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A brush used for applying paint.
"She dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint."
"Clean your paintbrushes with warm water after use."
How to use paintbrush
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA brush made specifically for putting on paint.
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Word forms
- Plural
- paintbrushes
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She dipped the _____ into the blue paint.
Etymology
A compound of paint and brush.
Frequently asked questions
What does “paintbrush” mean?
The word “paintbrush” means a brush used for applying paint. In plain terms, a brush made specifically for putting on paint.
How do you pronounce “paintbrush”?
“Paintbrush” is pronounced PAYNT-bruhsh (/ˈpeɪntˌbɹʌʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “paintbrush” in a sentence?
Here is “paintbrush” used in a sentence: “She dipped the paintbrush into the blue paint.”
What part of speech is “paintbrush”?
“Paintbrush” is a noun.
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