cosmetics — products applied to the body, especially the face, to improve or change appearance
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: products applied to the body, especially the face, to improve or change appearance
Pronunciation (IPA): /kɑzˈmɛtɪks/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother claims she's never worn cosmetics, but her youthful glow suggests otherwise.
- The actor spent three hours in cosmetics before filming the zombie scene.
- She accidentally used her roommate's expensive cosmetics and now owes her a small fortune.
cosmetics
NOUN[/kɑzˈmɛtɪks/]
products applied to the body, especially the face, to improve or change appearance
She arranges her cosmetics on the vanity before heading out for the evening.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'kosmetikos' meaning 'skilled in arranging or adorning,' derived from 'kosmos' (order, ornament, universe). The Greeks saw beauty as bringing order and harmony, like the organized beauty of the cosmos.
Breakdown
cosmet- (Greek root meaning 'to arrange/adorn') + -ic (adjective suffix 'relating to') + -s (plural noun ending)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother claims she's never worn cosmetics, but her youthful glow suggests otherwise.”
“The actor spent three hours in cosmetics before filming the zombie scene.”
“She accidentally used her roommate's expensive cosmetics and now owes her a small fortune.”
“The cosmetics aisle at the store is like a maze of endless beauty possibilities.”
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