| Main Entry: | paint chip2 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a card or chart showing a color or range of related paint colors available from a manufacturer |
| Example: | I collect paint chip samples from hardware stores. |
| Etymology: | 1943 |
| Main Entry: | paint chip1 |
| Part of Speech: | n |
| Definition: | a piece of paint that has come loose from a surface |
| Example: | Save hundreds by fixing your own paint chips and deep scratches just like the professionals. |
| Etymology: | 1891 |