paintbrush

[ peynt-bruhsh ]

noun

1. a brush for applying paint, as one used in painting painting houses or one used in painting painting pictures.
2. any plant of the genus Castilleja.

paintbrush

/ ˈpeɪntˌbrʌʃ /

noun

1. a brush used to apply paint

Word History and Origins

Origin of paintbrush¹

First recorded in 1820–30; paint + brush ¹

Example Sentences

Ai-Da paints with a robotic arm which can hold a pen or paintbrush.

From NewsForKids.net

Armed with their paintbrushes and toolkits, lifelong fans of Kettering Town are busy preparing their 3,000-capacity ground ready for next month's televised FA Cup clash.

From BBC

Friend Mr Pietruska said to create the effect, Orlik would sometimes use just a couple of hairs on a paintbrush at a time on each one, which could take huge amounts of time.

From BBC

Spread it on generously with a paintbrush — and be patient.

From Seattle Times

Many deep-sea soft coral species light up briefly when bumped — or when stroked with a paintbrush.

From Seattle Times