bronzer

American  

[bron-zer] / ˈbrɒn zər /

noun

1. a cosmetic ointment used to give the skin a tanned look.

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bronzer British  

/ ˈbronzə /

noun

1. a cosmetic applied to the skin to simulate a sun tan

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Etymology

Origin of bronzer

bronze (v.) + -er ¹

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Example Sentences

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bronzer

Lady Gaga’s beauty brand Haus Labs apologized for planning to introduce a bronzer with a “shade range that was not inclusive” and said it would pause the launch to expand the line.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Following Cheetos' makeup release, YouTubers Jeffree Star and Mayra Isabel were quick to review and use the brand's eyeshadow and bronzer sets.

From Salon ● Jan. 14, 2023

“It’s a scary thing to have to think about,” Electronika said, dusting on bronzer, “and it’s a scary thing that will weigh heavy on me.”

From Washington Post ● Dec. 3, 2022

These not-too-creamy bronzer stick shades consider the undertones of melanated skin and can be used to lightly contour or simply bring out your glow.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2022

Adina handed the bronzer to Miss Montana, who singsonged “Awesome!” and promised to share with her teammates as long as they didn’t all use the brush and get it bacterified, which would give them pimples.

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

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