painter
UK: ˈpeɪntə | US: ˈpeɪntər
n. a person who paints surfaces (e.g., walls, houses) as a profession
n. an artist who creates paintings
n. (nautical) a rope attached to the bow of a boat for tying it to a dock
The word "painter" derives from the verb "paint," which originates from Old French peintier (to paint), itself from Latin pingere (to decorate or depict). The suffix "-er" is an English agentive suffix, indicating a person who performs the action. Over time, "painter" evolved to describe both occupational painters (e.g., house painters) and artistic painters. The nautical sense (a rope) is unrelated, stemming from a separate Old French word penteur (a fastening rope).
The painter carefully applied a fresh coat of white to the walls.
Monet is celebrated as a master painter of the Impressionist movement.
She hired a local painter to restore the historic mural.
Secure the boat with the painter to prevent drifting.
The painter’s studio was filled with vibrant canvases.