house painter

noun

1. a person whose occupation is painting houses.

Word History and Origins

Origin of house painter¹

First recorded in 1680–90

Example Sentences

For example, the first attempt on a president’s life occurred on Jan. 30, 1835 when someone the Post called “a troubled, unemployed house painter named Richard Lawrence armed himself that day with two pistols and hid behind a pillar in the U.S. Capitol to ambush President Andrew Jackson.”

From Salon

Born Sidney Liebowitz in New York City’s borough of Brooklyn, Lawrence was the son of a Jewish cantor who worked as a house painter.

From Seattle Times

Which famous artwork was stolen in 1911 by an Italian house painter named Vincenzo Peruggia?

From Slate

After graduating in 1948 from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Manhattan, he worked as a waiter and house painter, acted in summer stock and had small parts on television.

From New York Times

Upon arrival, she sought asylum and worked as a house painter to support her daughters and her mother, who still lacks permanent legal status after crossing into the U.S. illegally six years ago.

From Washington Times