Definition

A person whose job is to paint the inside or outside of buildings, especially houses.

Example

The housepainter finished the job in just two days, making the old house look brand new.

Conversation

I saw a housepainter working in our neighborhood yesterday.

Oh really? What color were they painting the house?

It was a bright blue, and it looked amazing!

That sounds beautiful; I might hire a housepainter for my place, too.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Housepainter → It is formed from "house" (from Old English *hus*, meaning a dwelling or shelter) and "painter" (from Latin *pictor*, meaning one who paints). The word "housepainter" refers to a person who paints the exterior or interior of a house.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'house' as a 'dwelling' and a 'painter' as someone who 'paints' — together, a housepainter is someone who paints a dwelling.

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