Definitions for cosmetics

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cosmetics cos·met·ic

Spelling: [koz-met-ik]

IPA: /kɒzˈmɛt ɪk/

Cosmetics is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 14 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 17 points.

You can make 307 anagrams from letters in cosmetics (cceimosst).

Definitions for cosmetics

noun

1. a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
2. cosmetics, superficial measures to make something appear better, more attractive, or more impressive:

adjective

1. serving to beautify; imparting or improving beauty, especially of the face.
2. used or done superficially to make something look better, more attractive, or more impressive:

Origin of cosmetics

1595-1605; Greek kosmētikós relating to adornment, equivalent to kosmēt(ós) adorned, arranged (verbid of kosmeîn, derivative of kósmos order, arrangement) + -ikos -ic

Examples for cosmetics

Frank went to the table and came back with the cosmetic set.

Propylene glycol is used for a variety of industrial, cosmetic, and food production uses.

It is a cosmetic which makes homeliness graceful and winning.

The flypapers I bought with the intention of using the solution as a cosmetic.

It had been pasted, as a label, on the lid of some box of cosmetic.

It can lead to all types of cosmetic and functional issues down the road which are difficult if not impossible to reverse.

She said pageant contents are just the most visible product of the cosmetic industry now at risk.

On second thought, maybe I will contact that cosmetic dentist.

PG has been used in more than 4,000 food, beverage, pharmaceutical and cosmetic products for more than 50 years.

Turmeric powder as a cosmetic wash for the face is also not in vogue.