Definition

A container designed to hold various types of paint, often used by artists for mixing and storing colors.

Example

She opened her paintbox to find the perfect colors for her artwork.

Conversation

I just bought a new paintbox for my art class.

That sounds great! What colors did you get?

I got a mix of bright colors and some pastels.

Perfect! You’ll have so many options to work with.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Paintbox → It is formed from "paint" (from Old French *peindre*, meaning to apply color) and "box" (from Old English *box*, meaning a container). The word "paintbox" refers to a container used for holding paint.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'container' ('box') that holds 'color' ('paint') — that's what a paintbox is.

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