nail polish

American  

noun

1. a polish of quick-drying lacquer, either clear or colored, used to paint the fingernails or toenails.

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nail polish British  

noun

1. a quick-drying lacquer applied to colour the nails or make them shiny or esp both

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Etymology

Origin of nail polish

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

Velveeta is now seeing a resurgence, also evidenced by the fact that there is even a Velveeta-scented nail polish and even cocktails called "Veltini."

From Salon

The British rocker is captured sporting a lavender, zebra-print suit accompanied by a purple top hat and wearing Pleasing nail polish.

From Los Angeles Times

Branagh and Green have largely retained the well-oiled mechanics of Christie’s dazzling murder plot, with its smoking guns, stolen jewels and strategic use of nail polish.

From Los Angeles Times

To make the nail polish and controller collaboration happen, both businesses had to learn each other’s production cycles.

From Washington Post

Nothing worked until I tried using clear nail polish daily.

From Seattle Times