Housepaint (Noun)
Meaning
Paint used to cover the exterior woodwork of a house.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The homeowner carefully selected a housepaint that would complement the brick facade of her traditional Victorian home.
- She had to scrub the mildew off the trim before applying a fresh coat of housepaint.
- Housepaint had faded over time, allowing the bare wood to show through in some spots on the exterior of the old cabin.
- Applying housepaint was a slow process that required a steady ladder and a gentle touch to avoid drips and runs.
- When he inherited his grandparents' house, one of the first tasks he undertook was stripping the old housepaint to reveal the beautiful wooden details underneath.