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

Some have gone further, posting pictures of purple hearts, nail polish and even clothing in what has since been dubbed the "purple movement".

From BBC

The fumes—sometimes described as smelling of “wet dog,” “Cheetos” or “nail polish”—have led to emergency landings, sickened passengers and affected pilots’ vision and reaction times midflight, according to official reports.

From The Wall Street Journal

This is a sentiment echoed by Lucas Lane, 15, who runs an online business selling nail polish to boys.

From BBC

“We knew it wasn’t nail polish or paint, but it was similar to that.”

From Los Angeles Times

“Rite Aid is more for when you realize last minute you need nail polish.”

From Los Angeles Times