toner

[ toh-ner ]

/ ˈtoʊ nər /

Save This Word!

noun

a person or thing that tones.

a highly concentrated organic pigment containing little or no inert matter.

a powder, either dry or dispersed in an organic liquid, used in xerography to produce the final image.

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.

a worker for a paint manufacturer who tests the color and quality of paint.

a cosmetic preparation, usually a liquid, used to restore firmness to the skin.

QUIZ

WILL YOU SAIL OR STUMBLE ON THESE GRAMMAR QUESTIONS?

Smoothly step over to these common grammar mistakes that trip many people up. Good luck!

Question 1 of 7

Fill in the blank: I can’t figure out _____ gave me this gift.

who

whom

TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT

Origin of toner

First recorded in 1885–90; tone + -er¹

Words nearby toner

toneless, toneme, tone painting, tone poem, tone policing, toner, tone row, tone-setter, tonetic, tonetics, tonette

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023

How to use toner in a sentence

However, the replacement toner can get pricey if you’re printing in high volumes.
The best copy machine for home and office|Irena Collaku|August 25, 2021|Popular-Science
From sugar waxes, to toners to razors, here are our picks for a super smooth bikini line.
Everything You Need To Keep Your Bikini Line Smooth|Deena Campbell|May 28, 2021|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.
Best laser printer: For the home or for your office|PopSci Commerce Team|February 24, 2021|Popular-Science
It will also probably hold less paper and toner than the more expensive models.
Best laser printer: For the home or for your office|PopSci Commerce Team|February 24, 2021|Popular-Science

However, that savings comes at a cost of a more difficult toner and drum replacement process.
Best laser printer: For the home or for your office|PopSci Commerce Team|February 24, 2021|Popular-Science
It was a manufacturer that became a technology firm, building computers, and printers, and selling toner.
Meet the Servicey New Dow|Daniel Gross|September 10, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Joseph W. Toner was reared at home and as a boy and youth attended the public schools.
Lyman's History of old Walla Walla County, Vol. 2 (of 2)|William Denison Lyman
Oh, not at all, said Miss Toner gravely now and very kindly.
Adrienne Toner|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
Is there a chance of Miss Toner turning him into a good capitalist and churchman?
Adrienne Toner|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
But youre always coming in with Mrs. Chadwick, said Miss Toner.
Adrienne Toner|Anne Douglas Sedgwick
She and Barney did not talk to each other now, for he had eyes and ears only for Miss Toner.
Adrienne Toner|Anne Douglas Sedgwick

British Dictionary definitions for toner

toner

/ (ˈtəʊnə) /

noun

a person or thing that tones or produces tones, esp a concentrated pure organic pigment

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

photog a chemical solution that softens or alters the colour of the tones of a photographic image

a powdered chemical used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012