Hobbies / A2

PAYNT-ing/ˈpeɪntɪŋ/

A painting is a picture made with paint: a wall painting, an oil painting, painting as a hobby. Drawing uses pencil or pen. Photo is a camera picture. Painter is the person. Uncountable painting can mean the activity. Do not write painting when you mean panting (breathing hard), or pointing.

Meaning

A picture made with paint; also the activity of using paint.

Examples

• “There is a famous painting of the harbour in the gallery.”
• “This painting shows the old harbour in winter.”
• “She took up painting after she retired.”

Good to know

an oil painting / painting as a hobby. Pencil cousin: drawing. Person: painter. Mix-up: panting.

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