WordHive Learning Dictionary

Painter

noun

a painter is a person who paints.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Painter mean?

a painter is a person who paints.

Updated

Dictionary definition

A person who paints pictures or paints surfaces such as walls.

Example sentences

Painter in a sentence

easy

The painter used bright colors.

medium

A house painter worked carefully around the windows.

hard

The museum guide explained how the painter created depth with light and shadow.

Writing practice

Ready to write your own? Study the examples, then practice painter in a sentence with Sentence Builder checklist feedback.

Quick practice
⬡ Earn 5 Honey

Practice the meaning of Painter

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does painter mean?

Practice 2

Which sentence uses painter correctly?

Practice 3

Which word is closest in meaning to painter?

Pronunciation coach
⬡ Earn 5 Honey

Painter

Voice settings
Sounds like

payn · ter · strongest beat: payn

Synonyms

Words like Painter

artistA person who creates art.
decoratorA person who makes spaces look better.
Antonyms

Opposite words

viewerA person who looks at art rather than creates it.
observerSomeone watching instead of painting.
Synonym practice

Want to practice painter synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "The artist painted a bright mural," then compare close word choices. Practice painter synonyms.

Word family

Painter word family

noun

painter

A person who paints.

Related words
Student support

Understand Painter

Hint for students

a painter is a person who paints.

Common mix-up

Painter is not the same as viewer. Painter means a painter is a person who paints.

Try it in class or at home

Read this model sentence: A house painter worked carefully around the windows. Clue words: house, worked, carefully. Underline clue words that show why painter fits instead of viewer. Now write one new sentence that shows painter without using the word painter. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show painter?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to explain this model sentence: "A house painter worked carefully around the windows." Why does painter fit better than viewer?