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nail varnish

American  

noun

British.
  1. nail polish.


Etymology

Origin of nail varnish

First recorded in 1925–30


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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 ● Nov. 10, 2025

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 ● May 7, 2025

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 ● Nov. 2, 2022

On a recent day, a young patient named Aminatta brandished a bottle of orange nail varnish and offered to do Ms. Conteh’s nails.

From New York Times ● Apr. 11, 2022

There is no expensive jewellery, barely a trace of lipstick, no nail varnish.

From The Guardian ● Apr. 15, 2016

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