painting
Translation
painting, picture, artwork
Examples
The Mona Lisa is a famous painting.
The Mona Lisa is a famous painting.
Painting is my favorite hobby.
Painting is my favourite hobby.
Grammar Patterns
a painting of ((sth.)) a picture of (sth.) He bought a painting of the ocean.
painting the activity of painting She enjoys painting on weekends.
Similar Words
Synonyms: picture, drawing, artwork, sketch
Etymology
From the verb 'paint' plus the suffix '-ing', used to form a noun denoting an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Think of a canvas with paint on it. It can be the action or the finished product.