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
“So many women wanted to feel good and dignified over making that choice to stay,” she declares, flashing plum colored nail varnish and delicate gold hand chains as she gesticulates.
From The Guardian • Oct. 28, 2017
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