/ ˈpeɪntɪŋ; NAmE / noun
1.
[ C ] a picture that has been painted :
a collection of paintings by American artists
cave paintings
—see also oil painting ➡ note at picture
2.
[ U ] the act or art of using paint to produce pictures :
Her hobbies include music and painting.
3.
[ U ] the act of putting paint onto the surface of objects, walls, etc. :
painting and decorating