nail polish
Definition
Noun: A cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and is applied to fingernails or toenails to color them or make them shiny.
Usage
"Nail polish" is a non-count noun (uncountable noun). It refers to the substance itself. You can talk about a bottle of nail polish, a color of nail polish, or applying nail polish.
Examples
- She applied a coat of nail polish before going out.
- I need to buy some new nail polish; my old bottle is empty.
- That dark red nail polish looks great on you.
- Nail polish remover is used to take the polish off.
Advanced Usage
- "a manicure and nail polish": Often used together to describe the complete grooming of the hands and nails.
- She treated herself to a manicure and a fresh coat of nail polish.
Variants and Related Words
- Nail varnish (noun): A common British English synonym for "nail polish."
- She bought a new bottle of nail varnish.
- Nail enamel (noun): A less common, sometimes more formal or commercial term for nail polish.
- Manicure (noun/verb): The treatment for the hands and fingernails, which often includes applying nail polish.
- Pedicure (noun/verb): The treatment for the feet and toenails, which often includes applying nail polish.
Synonyms
- Nail varnish
- Nail enamel
- Lacquer (in a cosmetic context)
Related Phrases
- Nail polish remover (noun phrase): The liquid, usually acetone-based, used to remove nail polish.
- Use nail polish remover to clean your nails.
- Base coat (noun phrase): A clear or strengthening nail polish applied before the colored polish.
- Top coat (noun phrase): A clear, protective nail polish applied after the colored polish to add shine and prevent chipping.
- Nail art (noun phrase): The decorative process of painting detailed designs on nails, which uses nail polish as a primary medium.
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a cosmetic lacquer that dries quickly and that is applied to the nails to color them or make them shiny
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