house painter

Thân thiện

A house painter carefully applies a fresh coat of white paint to a wooden fence.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A person whose job is to paint houses and similar buildings: A "house painter" is a professional who applies paint, stain, and other finishes to the interior and/or exterior surfaces of residential buildings and comparable structures.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • We hired a house painter to refresh the exterior of our home.
  • The house painter carefully prepared the surfaces before applying the primer.

Advanced Usage

• The term can imply a specific trade within the broader painting and decorating industry, often focusing on residential properties rather than large commercial or industrial projects.
  • While some painters work on skyscrapers, he prefers the detailed work of a house painter.

Variants and Related Words

• Painter (n): A more general term for a person who paints surfaces, whether as an artist or a decorator.
  • The painter finished the mural in the children's room.
• Decorator (n): Often used synonymously in some regions, though a decorator may also be involved in broader interior design choices.
  • The decorator suggested a new color scheme for the living room.

Synonyms

• Residential painter: A painter specializing in homes.
• Painter and decorator: A common job title, especially in British English.

Related Phrases

• To paint a house: The action performed by a house painter.
  • It took a week to paint the house.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a painter of houses a similar buildings