nail varnish
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of nail varnish
First recorded in 1925–30
Example Sentences
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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
The set, dug out of Geoff Jein’s attic, was missing a ball, so Emma made one, using a dried chickpea and some red nail varnish.
From The Guardian • Jul. 14, 2019
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