nail varnish

American  

noun

British.

1. nail polish.

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Etymology

Origin of nail varnish

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The researchers envision the treatment being available in two forms: a daily-use toothpaste or a professional gel applied by dentists, similar to nail varnish.

From Science Daily

The report found issues that compromised infection control as staff members of all groups were not wearing a mask properly, did not have bare arms below the elbow and were wearing jewellery or nail varnish.

From BBC

"I decided to paint the stretch marks on with nail varnish," she said.

From BBC

Brightly coloured nail varnish is now appearing around the domino tables of south London.

From BBC

That makes this shade of nail varnish, described on the JINsoon website as a “dreamy sheer white reminiscent of organza fabric,” the perfect on-trend stocking stuffer.

From Los Angeles Times