painting /ˈpeɪ.nɪŋ/noun 3forms 1phrases 1 noun3 •a picture made by putting wet colors on paper, wood or another surfaceThe Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings. •The action of applying paint to a surface.The outside of the old house would benefit from some painting. •The same activity as an art form.Some artists, like Michelangelo, excel in both painting and sculpture. formspaintings Phrases with painting painting rockspointless or futile work organised by the government, supposedly to increase employment but in fact merely disguising the unemployment level.
