cosmetics
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /kɑzˈmɛtɪks/ · UK /kɒzˈmetɪks/
cosmetics means: Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.
noun
Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.
- She sells cosmetics.
- These cosmetics are gentle on sensitive skin.
- Where can I buy cosmetics made without perfume?
The appearance of something, rather than how well it works.
- The changes are mostly cosmetics.
- New paint improved the cosmetics of the building.
- The machine works well, despite its poor cosmetics.
The study of products used to improve people’s appearance.
- She studies cosmetics at college.
- His cosmetics research focuses on skin creams.
- The course combines cosmetics with basic chemistry.
Questions about cosmetics
What does cosmetics mean?
Products you put on your face, skin, or hair to improve how you look.
What is cosmetics in other languages?
Türkçe: kozmetik ürünleri · Español: cosméticos · Français: cosmétiques · Deutsch: Kosmetika · Italiano: cosmetici · 日本語: 化粧品
How do you pronounce cosmetics?
In American English /kɑzˈmɛtɪks/; in British English /kɒzˈmetɪks/.
How do you use cosmetics in a sentence?
She sells cosmetics. These cosmetics are gentle on sensitive skin.
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