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paintbox

paintbox

1 2.7
A box that holds paints and brushes for artists or children
  • noun
  • /ˈpeɪntˌbɑks/
translation icon : caja de pinturas

Examples

  • The rain had stopped, and the sunshine opened up my paintbox.

    Blog text (16)

  • Using a Quantel Paintbox, I seated her near the pool at the Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose.

    Fiction book (1994)

  • I also love the subtle hints if someone is a mega paintbox to work with, like no statements about how they will be missed on a personal level and lots of comments about being driven and confident in their ideals.

    Blog text (21)

  • The children gathered around the table, eager to use the vibrant colors in their paintbox for the art project.

  • She opened her paintbox and selected several shades of blue to create a beautiful landscape.

  • After the class, he carefully organized the brushes and colors back into his paintbox before heading home.

Synonyms

box
vspaintbox
∞ 1.0

A usually rectangular container with a lid for holding things or the amount it holds

is a specialized compartmented holder made for keeping sets of paints

How Portable

pochade
  • Specialized
9.9
paintbox
1 2.7
easel
20 3.3

Surface Forms

paintbox singular
paintboxes plural

Morphology

paintbox = paint + box (transparent) = paint + box

The meaning is a straightforward compound 'paint' + 'box' denoting a box that holds paints.

Etymology

Paintbox is made from paint ('color for art') and box ('container'), so it simply means a box for holding paints. That's why a paintbox is a small case, often with compartments, used by artists or children to keep paints and brushes tidy.