cosmetic
noun
a powder, lotion, lipstick, rouge, or other preparation for beautifying the face, skin, hair, nails, etc.
cosmetics
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pluralof cosmetic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Swiss maker of ingredients for the foods and cosmetics industries reported an 8.6% increase in quarterly like-for-like sales, which compares with consensus expectations of 4.7%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
The facilities produce raw materials used to make pharmaceuticals, clothing, cosmetics, detergents, construction materials and military explosives in the UK and Europe.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Israeli settlements mainly export agricultural products, as well as wine, Dead Sea cosmetics and industrial products.
From Barron's ● Sep. 9, 2026
The list also reaches into the everyday commerce that binds the two economies, including cheese, seafood and cosmetics.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
The dress code at my school forbade cosmetics.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
