blusher

American  

[bluhsh-er] / ˈblʌʃ ər /

noun

1. a person who blushes.

2. blush.

3. an edible mushroom, Amanita rubescens, that turns from yellow to red when touched: blushers are edible when cooked, but in the wild are easily confused with certain poisonous species of similar appearance.

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blusher British  

/ ˈblʌʃə /

noun

1. a cosmetic applied to the face to imbue it with a rosy colour

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Etymology

Origin of blusher

First recorded in 1655–65; blush + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Her cheeks were bright with blusher and her lips painted, but all Nina had brought with her was a few clothes and some homemade jam.

From BBC

But her daily regime is minimal; a bit of blusher and maybe mascara for a day in the office.

From BBC

But foundations and blushers are far more difficult for the apps, whatever the colour of your skin.

From BBC

In marketing efforts, the company, which offers soft concealers, foundations and blushers, vowed that “we will use makeup to shape positive conversations around beauty, self-acceptance and mental health.”

From New York Times

Blushing is more pronounced during adolescence, which is why we seasoned adult blushers have so many home remedies: We’ve had many years to hone our techniques.

From New York Times