英语词汇“painter”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

WORD ORIGINpainter

Origin:

1300-1400 ➔ PAINT2

EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES

a house painter
a landscape painter
Adolf Hitler worked as a house painter in Austria before becoming involved in politics.
Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564.
Sir Henry Raeburn, the famous Scots portrait painter
The painters are upstairs painting the offices at the moment.
This is by the great Spanish painter, Goya.
Turner was probably the greatest landscape painter that England has ever produced.

EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS

He was the chief architect in charge of the then-burgeoning rapid transit system - and it turns out he was also a painter.
How dare, Lamb demanded, these mere painters inflict their visions of Juliet and Rosalind upon the public?
Modigliani arrived quite sober for the occasion but when the two painters came to discuss their work the conversation became dangerously frigid.
One painter says to use latex finish paint.
The great nature painter John James Audubon agreed.
Vincent would soon see the struggle to turn himself into what he called a Peasant painter as his prime aim.

THESAURUS► artist

someone who produces art, especially paintings or drawings: · an exhibition of paintings by 50 contemporary artists· a wildlife artist who specializes in drawing birds

► painter

someone who paints pictures: · the Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer· Sisley was principally a landscape painter.

► photographer

someone who takes photographs, as an art or as a job: · Cartier-Bresson was one of the greatest photographers of all time.· a fashion photographer

► potter

someone who makes pots or other objects from clay: · In Spain, local potters produce ceramics with beautiful brightly-coloured designs.

► sculptor

someone who makes sculptures (=a work of art that is made from stone, metal, or wood): · The museum has several pieces by the great English sculptor, Sir Henry Moore.

► performance artist

someone who uses acting, dance and other actions to create art that expresses an idea: · a one-man show by the French performance artist, Orlan

Longman Language Activatorsomeone who paints walls, houses etc as their job► painter

someone who paints walls, houses etc as their job: · The painters are upstairs painting the offices at the moment.house painter: · Adolf Hitler worked as a house painter in Austria before becoming involved in politics.

► decorator

someone whose job is to paint houses and put paper on the walls inside: · The decorators have left their ladders and paints all over the house -- it a real mess.· We wanted the work to be done properly, so we decided to get the decorators in.

someone who paints pictures► painter

someone who paints pictures: · This is by the great Spanish painter, Goya.· Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564.portrait painter (=someone who paints pictures of people): · Sir Henry Raeburn, the famous Scots portrait painterlandscape painter (=someone who paints pictures of places, the countryside etc): · Turner was probably the greatest landscape painter that England has ever produced.

► artist

someone who produces works of art, especially paintings or drawings: · an exhibition of works by Italian artists· At that time Picasso was a struggling artist, little known outside Paris.· We asked a local artist to come and show her work to the students.

WORD SETS► Occupations

accountant, nounactuary, nounadministrator, nounadviser, nounadvocate, nounamanuensis, nounarchivist, nounarmourer, nounauctioneer, nounaudiotypist, nounbackroom boy, nounbailiff, nounbaker, nounbanker, nounbarber, nounbargee, nounbarkeeper, nounbarker, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeachcomber, nounbeadle, nounbellboy, nounbellhop, nounbiographer, nounblacksmith, nounboatman, nounboatswain, nounbodyguard, nounboffin, nounbombardier, nounbookseller, nounboss, nounbotanist, nounbouncer, nounbreeder, nounbricklayer, nounbuckaroo, nounbuilder, nounbureaucrat, nounbutcher, nounbutler, nounbuyer, nouncabin boy, nouncabinet-maker, nouncareer counselor, nouncareers officer, nouncaretaker, nouncarpenter, nouncarter, nouncashier, nouncaterer, nounCEO, nouncertified public accountant, nounchairman, nounchambermaid, nounchandler, nounchar, nouncharlady, nouncharwoman, nounchef, nounchief executive officer, nounchief of staff, nounchildminder, nounchimney sweep, nouncleaner, nounclerk, nounclothier, nounclown, nouncoastguard, nouncobbler, nouncocktail waitress, nouncollier, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomic, nouncommercial traveller, nouncommissionaire, nouncompositor, nounconcierge, nounconfectioner, nounconsultant, nouncook, nouncooper, nouncopy editor, nouncopywriter, nouncorrespondent, nouncostermonger, nouncounsellor, nouncourier, nouncowboy, nouncowgirl, nouncowhand, nouncowpoke, nounCPA, nouncraftsman, nouncrew, nouncrewman, nouncrofter, nouncroupier, nouncurator, nouncustodian, noundaily, noundairymaid, noundairyman, noundelivery man, noundesigner, noundesk clerk, noundetective, noundick, noundietician, noundinner lady, noundisc jockey, noundispatch rider, noundistrict nurse, noundiver, nounDJ, noundocent, noundocker, noundogcatcher, noundog warden, noundomestic, noundomestic service, noundoorkeeper, noundoorman, noundowser, noundramatist, noundraper, noundraughtsman, noundressmaker, noundriver, noundrover, noundruggist, noundustbin man, noundustman, nouneducationalist, nouneducator, nounelectrician, nounengineer, nounescort, nounessayist, nounestate agent, nounexecutive, nounfarmer, nounfarmhand, nounfarrier, nounfire chief, nounfirefighter, nounfireman, nounfirst mate, nounfirst officer, nounfishmonger, nounfitter, nounflorist, nounflower girl, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfrogman, nounfruiterer, nounfunctionary, nounfuneral director, nounfurrier, noungaffer, noungamekeeper, noungarbage collector, noungarbage man, noungardener, noungatekeeper, noungaucho, noungendarme, nounghost writer, nounglazier, noungoatherd, noungoldsmith, noungondolier, noungoverness, noungovernor, noungravedigger, noungreengrocer, noungrip, noungrocer, noungroom, noungroundsman, nounground staff, nounguard, nounguest worker, nounguide, noungunner, noungunsmith, nounhack, nounhandler, nounhandmaiden, nounhandyman, nounhangman, nounharvester, nounhatter, nounhawker, nounheadhunter, nounhead teacher, nounhelper, nounherald, nounherbalist, nounherdsman, nounhired hand, nounhireling, nounhistorian, nounhomemaker, nounhomeworker, nounhouse husband, nounhousewife, nouniceman, nounillustrator, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nounindustrialist, nouninnkeeper, nouninspector, nouninterior decorator, nouninterpreter, nouninvestigator, nounjanitor, nounjester, nounjeweller, nounjoiner, nounjourno, nounJP, nounjudge, nounkeeper, nounlamplighter, nounlandlady, nounlandlord, nounlibrarian, nounlocksmith, nounlongshoreman, nounmagician, nounmaid, nounmaid of honour, nounmaidservant, nounmail carrier, nounmailman, nounmaitre d', nounmajordomo, nounman, nounmanagement consultant, nounmanservant, nounmason, nounmasseur, nounmasseuse, nounmatador, nounmathematician, nounmechanic, nounmedic, nounmenial, adjectivemenial, nounmerchant seaman, nounmidwife, nounmilkmaid, nounmilkman, nounmilliner, nounminder, nounminer, nounminiaturist, nounminister, nounmodel, nounmortician, nounmover, nounmovie star, nounnanny, nounnavvy, nounnewscaster, nounnewsreader, nounnight porter, nounnight watchman, nounnovelist, nounnumber cruncher, nounnurse, nounnursemaid, nounnurseryman, nounnursery nurse, nounnursing, nounobstetrician, nounoccupation, nounodd-job man, nounoilman, nounold salt, nounoptician, nounostler, nounpacker, nounpaediatrician, nounpaediatrics, nounpageboy, nounpainter, nounpalmist, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper-pusher, nounparachutist, nounparalegal, nounparamedic, nounpark keeper, nounparliamentarian, nounpathology, nounpawnbroker, nounpeasant, nounpedlar, nounpen pusher, nounpensioner, nounperformer, nounpersonal assistant, nounpharmacist, nounphotographer, nounpipe fitter, nounplanter, nounplasterer, nounplaywright, nounploughman, nounplumber, nounpoet, nounpolice, nounporter, nounpostman, nounpotter, nounpractitioner, nounprinter, nounprivate detective, nounprivate eye, nounprivate investigator, nounprivate practice, nounprivate secretary, nounpro, nounpro, adjectiveprobation officer, nounprofession, nounprofessional, adjectiveprofessional, nounprofessionally, adverbprogrammer, nounproperty developer, nounprostitute, nounpsychiatrist, nounpsychiatry, nounpsychoanalyst, nounpublican, nounpublic defender, nounpublicist, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic relations, nounpublisher, nounpurser, nounquantity surveyor, nounquestion master, nounrabbi, nounradiographer, nounradiologist, nounrag-and-bone-man, nounrancher, nounranger, nounreal estate agent, nounreceptionist, nounrecruit, nounrector, nounregistrar, nounrepo man, nounreporter, nounrestaurateur, nounretailer, nounreviewer, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrookie, nounroughneck, nounroustabout, nounsailor, nounsalesclerk, nounsalesgirl, nounsalesman, nounsalesperson, nounsales representative, nounsaleswoman, nounsanitation worker, nounscalper, nounschoolmaster, nounschoolmistress, nounschoolteacher, nounscout, nounscout, verbscrew, nounscribe, nounscrubber, nounsea captain, nounseaman, nounseamstress, nounsecretary, nounsecurity guard, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveservant, nounshepherd, nounshepherdess, nounship's chandler, nounshipwright, nounshoemaker, nounshopkeeper, nounsilversmith, nounsmith, nounsoldier, nounsoldier of fortune, nounspaceman, nounspiv, nounstallholder, nounstationer, nounsteeplejack, nounsteersman, nounsteno, nounstenographer, nounstevedore, nounstockbroker, nounstoker, nounstorekeeper, nounstraight man, nounstringer, nounstructural engineer, nounstylist, nounsubmariner, nounsuperintendent, nounsurveyor, nounsweep, nounswineherd, nountailor, nountanner, nountaster, nountattooist, nountaxidermist, nounteamster, nountelecommuter, nounteller, nountemp, nountemp, verbtinker, nountobacconist, nountown crier, nountrade, nountradesman, nountraffic warden, nountranslator, nountrapper, nountravel agent, nountravelling salesman, nountreasurer, nountroubleshooter, nountrucker, nounturner, nountypist, nountypographer, nounundertaker, noununderwriter, nounusher, nounusherette, nounusurer, nounvalet, nounvaluer, nounvice-president, nounvideo jockey, nounvillein, nounvintner, nounvocation, nounvocational, adjectivewaiter, nounwaitress, nounwallah, nounwarden, nounwarder, nounwasherwoman, nounwatchmaker, nounwatchman, nounweaver, nounwelder, nounwhaler, nounwheelwright, nounwindow cleaner, nounwindow dresser, nounwoodcutter, nounwoodsman, nounworkman, nounWPC, nounwrangler, nounwriter, nounyeoman, nounzoo-keeper, noun

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► painter and decorator

British English

COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► abstract

· But the abstract painters don't want to produce decoration, they want to produce High Art.· Nadler, a serious abstract painter, displays a small gem at Davis Dominguez.· The fourth dimension also played a part in uniting a number of abstract painters and sculptors in the inter-war period.· Sean Scully is one senior abstract painter whose work is both personal and ostentatious.

► amateur

· The series is geared towards the needs of amateur painters starting out on the road to success.· Indeed, he was both an amateur painter and a musician in a rock band that met at weekends.· He is also known as an amateur painter.

► contemporary

· The market in modern art was not yet developed and contemporary painters rarely had a one-man show.· Over at Etherton Gallery, three contemporary painters provide three widely divergent interpretations.

► famous

· Yet Lowry was a popular hero who, when he died in 1977, was the most famous painter in Britain.· He was a famous painter once more now, not simply a local eccentric to encounter on the beach.· The most famous painters, musicians and writers chose to live and work in Venice above all other cities.· In the past there have been roads named after Shakespeare characters, famous painters and even Nottingham Forest footballers!

► great

· Would they stop a great painter painting just because his eyes were going and his brushwork wasn't as good?· The great nature painter John James Audubon agreed.· She would be a great actress or a great painter, or perhaps the first woman Prime Minister.· Bloomsbury said that Cezanne is a great painter.· In this way modern analytical techniques are providing the basis for greater appreciation of some of the world's greatest painters.· The progress has been as dynamic, and certainly more precise, than anything produced by those great painters.· She was not destined to be a great painter but she had the confidence and luck to be a successful one.· The city was and is home to many great painters, sculptors, poets and composers ... a city of romance.

► other

· We've just had a week painting with a group of other painters.· And no other painter was such an important influence in the formation of Cubism.· It was terribly interesting to see other painters in action - painters whose work we're familiar with.

► young

· A lot of the young painters here started painting very big works because that was the fashion coming from the States.· It is without my knowledge that certain young painters have made use of my latest researches.· This is a problem a lot of young portrait painters have.

NOUN► landscape

· He's a landscape painter, he's a good influence.· I have never really regarded myself as a landscape painter.· She shooed it off, vindictively giving it an urge to become a great landscape painter in place of its rope obsession.

► portrait

· The problem for a portrait painter is the incisiveness of your observation - how deeply you choose to look into your subject.· She was actually foreshortening, as skilled portrait painters do.· When this ended, he set himself up first as a portrait painter.· No less distinguished was his achievement as a portrait painter, his approach extending from the satirical to the deeply affectionate.· This is a problem a lot of young portrait painters have.

VERB► become

· As well as looking after your daughters and your home, she has also become a painter.· How can I ever become a good painter when I know so little geometry and mathematics?· Mary became a painter, Grace a mathematician.· In fact, I only became a half decent painter after I got into art college.· She became a painter and decorator on a government scheme for a year.· She shooed it off, vindictively giving it an urge to become a great landscape painter in place of its rope obsession.· Years later when I became a painter, many of my subjects were Biblical.

► work

· In the evenings after the two painters had been working, they would often stroll towards the café.· Other painters have worked collaboratively as well.· Or what if the painter works for other people in his free time in return for cash?

WORD FAMILYnounpaintpainterpaintingrepaintverbpaintrepaintadjectivepainterly

单词	painter
释义	painterpaint‧er /ˈpeɪntə $ -ər/ ●●○ noun [countable] Word Origin WORD ORIGINpainter Origin: 1300-1400 ➔ PAINT2 Examples EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES a house painter a landscape painter Adolf Hitler worked as a house painter in Austria before becoming involved in politics. Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564. Sir Henry Raeburn, the famous Scots portrait painter The painters are upstairs painting the offices at the moment. This is by the great Spanish painter, Goya. Turner was probably the greatest landscape painter that England has ever produced. EXAMPLES FROM THE CORPUS He was the chief architect in charge of the then-burgeoning rapid transit system - and it turns out he was also a painter. How dare, Lamb demanded, these mere painters inflict their visions of Juliet and Rosalind upon the public? Modigliani arrived quite sober for the occasion but when the two painters came to discuss their work the conversation became dangerously frigid. One painter says to use latex finish paint. The great nature painter John James Audubon agreed. Vincent would soon see the struggle to turn himself into what he called a Peasant painter as his prime aim. Thesaurus THESAURUS► artist someone who produces art, especially paintings or drawings: · an exhibition of paintings by 50 contemporary artists· a wildlife artist who specializes in drawing birds ► painter someone who paints pictures: · the Dutch painter, Johannes Vermeer· Sisley was principally a landscape painter. ► photographer someone who takes photographs, as an art or as a job: · Cartier-Bresson was one of the greatest photographers of all time.· a fashion photographer ► potter someone who makes pots or other objects from clay: · In Spain, local potters produce ceramics with beautiful brightly-coloured designs. ► sculptor someone who makes sculptures (=a work of art that is made from stone, metal, or wood): · The museum has several pieces by the great English sculptor, Sir Henry Moore. ► performance artist someone who uses acting, dance and other actions to create art that expresses an idea: · a one-man show by the French performance artist, Orlan Longman Language Activatorsomeone who paints walls, houses etc as their job► painter someone who paints walls, houses etc as their job: · The painters are upstairs painting the offices at the moment.house painter: · Adolf Hitler worked as a house painter in Austria before becoming involved in politics. ► decorator someone whose job is to paint houses and put paper on the walls inside: · The decorators have left their ladders and paints all over the house -- it a real mess.· We wanted the work to be done properly, so we decided to get the decorators in. someone who paints pictures► painter someone who paints pictures: · This is by the great Spanish painter, Goya.· Michelangelo, sculptor, painter, architect, and poet, died in 1564.portrait painter (=someone who paints pictures of people): · Sir Henry Raeburn, the famous Scots portrait painterlandscape painter (=someone who paints pictures of places, the countryside etc): · Turner was probably the greatest landscape painter that England has ever produced. ► artist someone who produces works of art, especially paintings or drawings: · an exhibition of works by Italian artists· At that time Picasso was a struggling artist, little known outside Paris.· We asked a local artist to come and show her work to the students. WORD SETS► Occupations accountant, nounactuary, nounadministrator, nounadviser, nounadvocate, nounamanuensis, nounarchivist, nounarmourer, nounauctioneer, nounaudiotypist, nounbackroom boy, nounbailiff, nounbaker, nounbanker, nounbarber, nounbargee, nounbarkeeper, nounbarker, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeachcomber, nounbeadle, nounbellboy, nounbellhop, nounbiographer, nounblacksmith, nounboatman, nounboatswain, nounbodyguard, nounboffin, nounbombardier, nounbookseller, nounboss, nounbotanist, nounbouncer, nounbreeder, nounbricklayer, nounbuckaroo, nounbuilder, nounbureaucrat, nounbutcher, nounbutler, nounbuyer, nouncabin boy, nouncabinet-maker, nouncareer counselor, nouncareers officer, nouncaretaker, nouncarpenter, nouncarter, nouncashier, nouncaterer, nounCEO, nouncertified public accountant, nounchairman, nounchambermaid, nounchandler, nounchar, nouncharlady, nouncharwoman, nounchef, nounchief executive officer, nounchief of staff, nounchildminder, nounchimney sweep, nouncleaner, nounclerk, nounclothier, nounclown, nouncoastguard, nouncobbler, nouncocktail waitress, nouncollier, nouncomedian, nouncomedienne, nouncomic, nouncommercial traveller, nouncommissionaire, nouncompositor, nounconcierge, nounconfectioner, nounconsultant, nouncook, nouncooper, nouncopy editor, nouncopywriter, nouncorrespondent, nouncostermonger, nouncounsellor, nouncourier, nouncowboy, nouncowgirl, nouncowhand, nouncowpoke, nounCPA, nouncraftsman, nouncrew, nouncrewman, nouncrofter, nouncroupier, nouncurator, nouncustodian, noundaily, noundairymaid, noundairyman, noundelivery man, noundesigner, noundesk clerk, noundetective, noundick, noundietician, noundinner lady, noundisc jockey, noundispatch rider, noundistrict nurse, noundiver, nounDJ, noundocent, noundocker, noundogcatcher, noundog warden, noundomestic, noundomestic service, noundoorkeeper, noundoorman, noundowser, noundramatist, noundraper, noundraughtsman, noundressmaker, noundriver, noundrover, noundruggist, noundustbin man, noundustman, nouneducationalist, nouneducator, nounelectrician, nounengineer, nounescort, nounessayist, nounestate agent, nounexecutive, nounfarmer, nounfarmhand, nounfarrier, nounfire chief, nounfirefighter, nounfireman, nounfirst mate, nounfirst officer, nounfishmonger, nounfitter, nounflorist, nounflower girl, nounforeman, nounforewoman, nounfrogman, nounfruiterer, nounfunctionary, nounfuneral director, nounfurrier, noungaffer, noungamekeeper, noungarbage collector, noungarbage man, noungardener, noungatekeeper, noungaucho, noungendarme, nounghost writer, nounglazier, noungoatherd, noungoldsmith, noungondolier, noungoverness, noungovernor, noungravedigger, noungreengrocer, noungrip, noungrocer, noungroom, noungroundsman, nounground staff, nounguard, nounguest worker, nounguide, noungunner, noungunsmith, nounhack, nounhandler, nounhandmaiden, nounhandyman, nounhangman, nounharvester, nounhatter, nounhawker, nounheadhunter, nounhead teacher, nounhelper, nounherald, nounherbalist, nounherdsman, nounhired hand, nounhireling, nounhistorian, nounhomemaker, nounhomeworker, nounhouse husband, nounhousewife, nouniceman, nounillustrator, nounimpersonator, nounimpresario, nounindustrialist, nouninnkeeper, nouninspector, nouninterior decorator, nouninterpreter, nouninvestigator, nounjanitor, nounjester, nounjeweller, nounjoiner, nounjourno, nounJP, nounjudge, nounkeeper, nounlamplighter, nounlandlady, nounlandlord, nounlibrarian, nounlocksmith, nounlongshoreman, nounmagician, nounmaid, nounmaid of honour, nounmaidservant, nounmail carrier, nounmailman, nounmaitre d', nounmajordomo, nounman, nounmanagement consultant, nounmanservant, nounmason, nounmasseur, nounmasseuse, nounmatador, nounmathematician, nounmechanic, nounmedic, nounmenial, adjectivemenial, nounmerchant seaman, nounmidwife, nounmilkmaid, nounmilkman, nounmilliner, nounminder, nounminer, nounminiaturist, nounminister, nounmodel, nounmortician, nounmover, nounmovie star, nounnanny, nounnavvy, nounnewscaster, nounnewsreader, nounnight porter, nounnight watchman, nounnovelist, nounnumber cruncher, nounnurse, nounnursemaid, nounnurseryman, nounnursery nurse, nounnursing, nounobstetrician, nounoccupation, nounodd-job man, nounoilman, nounold salt, nounoptician, nounostler, nounpacker, nounpaediatrician, nounpaediatrics, nounpageboy, nounpainter, nounpalmist, nounpaperboy, nounpaper girl, nounpaper-pusher, nounparachutist, nounparalegal, nounparamedic, nounpark keeper, nounparliamentarian, nounpathology, nounpawnbroker, nounpeasant, nounpedlar, nounpen pusher, nounpensioner, nounperformer, nounpersonal assistant, nounpharmacist, nounphotographer, nounpipe fitter, nounplanter, nounplasterer, nounplaywright, nounploughman, nounplumber, nounpoet, nounpolice, nounporter, nounpostman, nounpotter, nounpractitioner, nounprinter, nounprivate detective, nounprivate eye, nounprivate investigator, nounprivate practice, nounprivate secretary, nounpro, nounpro, adjectiveprobation officer, nounprofession, nounprofessional, adjectiveprofessional, nounprofessionally, adverbprogrammer, nounproperty developer, nounprostitute, nounpsychiatrist, nounpsychiatry, nounpsychoanalyst, nounpublican, nounpublic defender, nounpublicist, nounpublic prosecutor, nounpublic relations, nounpublisher, nounpurser, nounquantity surveyor, nounquestion master, nounrabbi, nounradiographer, nounradiologist, nounrag-and-bone-man, nounrancher, nounranger, nounreal estate agent, nounreceptionist, nounrecruit, nounrector, nounregistrar, nounrepo man, nounreporter, nounrestaurateur, nounretailer, nounreviewer, nounroadie, nounroad manager, nounrookie, nounroughneck, nounroustabout, nounsailor, nounsalesclerk, nounsalesgirl, nounsalesman, nounsalesperson, nounsales representative, nounsaleswoman, nounsanitation worker, nounscalper, nounschoolmaster, nounschoolmistress, nounschoolteacher, nounscout, nounscout, verbscrew, nounscribe, nounscrubber, nounsea captain, nounseaman, nounseamstress, nounsecretary, nounsecurity guard, nounsemi-professional, adjectiveservant, nounshepherd, nounshepherdess, nounship's chandler, nounshipwright, nounshoemaker, nounshopkeeper, nounsilversmith, nounsmith, nounsoldier, nounsoldier of fortune, nounspaceman, nounspiv, nounstallholder, nounstationer, nounsteeplejack, nounsteersman, nounsteno, nounstenographer, nounstevedore, nounstockbroker, nounstoker, nounstorekeeper, nounstraight man, nounstringer, nounstructural engineer, nounstylist, nounsubmariner, nounsuperintendent, nounsurveyor, nounsweep, nounswineherd, nountailor, nountanner, nountaster, nountattooist, nountaxidermist, nounteamster, nountelecommuter, nounteller, nountemp, nountemp, verbtinker, nountobacconist, nountown crier, nountrade, nountradesman, nountraffic warden, nountranslator, nountrapper, nountravel agent, nountravelling salesman, nountreasurer, nountroubleshooter, nountrucker, nounturner, nountypist, nountypographer, nounundertaker, noununderwriter, nounusher, nounusherette, nounusurer, nounvalet, nounvaluer, nounvice-president, nounvideo jockey, nounvillein, nounvintner, nounvocation, nounvocational, adjectivewaiter, nounwaitress, nounwallah, nounwarden, nounwarder, nounwasherwoman, nounwatchmaker, nounwatchman, nounweaver, nounwelder, nounwhaler, nounwheelwright, nounwindow cleaner, nounwindow dresser, nounwoodcutter, nounwoodsman, nounworkman, nounWPC, nounwrangler, nounwriter, nounyeoman, nounzoo-keeper, noun Collocations COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRY► painter and decorator British English COLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► abstract · But the abstract painters don't want to produce decoration, they want to produce High Art.· Nadler, a serious abstract painter, displays a small gem at Davis Dominguez.· The fourth dimension also played a part in uniting a number of abstract painters and sculptors in the inter-war period.· Sean Scully is one senior abstract painter whose work is both personal and ostentatious. ► amateur · The series is geared towards the needs of amateur painters starting out on the road to success.· Indeed, he was both an amateur painter and a musician in a rock band that met at weekends.· He is also known as an amateur painter. ► contemporary · The market in modern art was not yet developed and contemporary painters rarely had a one-man show.· Over at Etherton Gallery, three contemporary painters provide three widely divergent interpretations. ► famous · Yet Lowry was a popular hero who, when he died in 1977, was the most famous painter in Britain.· He was a famous painter once more now, not simply a local eccentric to encounter on the beach.· The most famous painters, musicians and writers chose to live and work in Venice above all other cities.· In the past there have been roads named after Shakespeare characters, famous painters and even Nottingham Forest footballers! ► great · Would they stop a great painter painting just because his eyes were going and his brushwork wasn't as good?· The great nature painter John James Audubon agreed.· She would be a great actress or a great painter, or perhaps the first woman Prime Minister.· Bloomsbury said that Cezanne is a great painter.· In this way modern analytical techniques are providing the basis for greater appreciation of some of the world's greatest painters.· The progress has been as dynamic, and certainly more precise, than anything produced by those great painters.· She was not destined to be a great painter but she had the confidence and luck to be a successful one.· The city was and is home to many great painters, sculptors, poets and composers ... a city of romance. ► other · We've just had a week painting with a group of other painters.· And no other painter was such an important influence in the formation of Cubism.· It was terribly interesting to see other painters in action - painters whose work we're familiar with. ► young · A lot of the young painters here started painting very big works because that was the fashion coming from the States.· It is without my knowledge that certain young painters have made use of my latest researches.· This is a problem a lot of young portrait painters have. NOUN► landscape · He's a landscape painter, he's a good influence.· I have never really regarded myself as a landscape painter.· She shooed it off, vindictively giving it an urge to become a great landscape painter in place of its rope obsession. ► portrait · The problem for a portrait painter is the incisiveness of your observation - how deeply you choose to look into your subject.· She was actually foreshortening, as skilled portrait painters do.· When this ended, he set himself up first as a portrait painter.· No less distinguished was his achievement as a portrait painter, his approach extending from the satirical to the deeply affectionate.· This is a problem a lot of young portrait painters have. VERB► become · As well as looking after your daughters and your home, she has also become a painter.· How can I ever become a good painter when I know so little geometry and mathematics?· Mary became a painter, Grace a mathematician.· In fact, I only became a half decent painter after I got into art college.· She became a painter and decorator on a government scheme for a year.· She shooed it off, vindictively giving it an urge to become a great landscape painter in place of its rope obsession.· Years later when I became a painter, many of my subjects were Biblical. ► work · In the evenings after the two painters had been working, they would often stroll towards the café.· Other painters have worked collaboratively as well.· Or what if the painter works for other people in his free time in return for cash? Word family WORD FAMILYnounpaintpainterpaintingrepaintverbpaintrepaintadjectivepainterly 1someone who paints pictures SYN artist: Gerry’s ambition was to become a portrait painter.2someone whose job is painting houses or other buildingspainter and decorator British English
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