toner

[ toh-ner ]

noun

1. a person or thing that tones.
2. a highly concentrated organic pigment containing little or no inert matter.
3. a powder, either dry or dispersed in an organic liquid, used in xerography to produce the final image.
4. Also called chemical toner. Photography, Movies. a chemical solution used to change the color of and, in some cases, help preserve black-and-white prints and motion-picture film by altering or replacing the silver image.
5. a worker for a paint manufacturer who tests the color and quality of paint.
6. a cosmetic preparation, usually a liquid, used to restore firmness to the skin.

toner

/ ˈtəʊnə /

noun

1. a person or thing that tones or produces tones, esp a concentrated pure organic pigment
2. a cosmetic preparation that is applied to produce a required effect, such as one that softens or alters hair colour or one that reduces the oiliness of the skin
3. photog a chemical solution that softens or alters the colour of the tones of a photographic image
4. a powdered chemical used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image

Word History and Origins

Origin of toner¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tone + -er ¹

Example Sentences

However, the replacement toner can get pricey if you’re printing in high volumes.

From Popular-Science

From sugar waxes, to toners to razors, here are our picks for a super smooth bikini line.

From Essence.com

It comes with 5,000 pages worth of toner in the box and promises up to 7 times more printed pages per cartridge than other in-class printers.

From Popular-Science

It will also probably hold less paper and toner than the more expensive models.

From Popular-Science

However, that savings comes at a cost of a more difficult toner and drum replacement process.

From Popular-Science

It was a manufacturer that became a technology firm, building computers, and printers, and selling toner.

From The Daily Beast

Joseph W. Toner was reared at home and as a boy and youth attended the public schools.

From Project Gutenberg

Oh, not at all, said Miss Toner gravely now and very kindly.

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Is there a chance of Miss Toner turning him into a good capitalist and churchman?

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But youre always coming in with Mrs. Chadwick, said Miss Toner.

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She and Barney did not talk to each other now, for he had eyes and ears only for Miss Toner.

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