toner

noun

ton·​er ˈtō-nər How to pronounce toner (audio)
: one that tones or is a source of tones: such as
a
: a substance (such as a thermoplastic powder) used especially to develop an image (such as a latent xerographic image) on a piece of paper
b
: a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
c
: a solution used to impart color to a silver photographic image

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Brother gives you three options when shopping for replacement toner cartridges. PC Magazine, 10 Apr. 2025 However, users have been reporting sudden problems using HP-brand toner in their M232–M237 series printers since their devices updated to 20250209. Ars Technica, 10 Mar. 2025 Just like fine-tuning your lineup of toners, serums, and moisturizers to achieve different skin goals with different ingredients, laser stacking helps address multiple concerns—and patients in Korea might book laser stacking appointments for preventative benefits, as well. Taryn Brooke, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025 The rich women also spent their entire day sitting in their suite, applying every sort of available cream, toner, serum, and mask with all sorts of different applicators that look like magic wands. Brian Moylan, Vulture, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for toner

Word History

First Known Use

1888, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of toner was in 1888

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“Toner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/toner. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Medical Definition

toner

noun
ton·​er
ˈtō-nər
: one that tones
a muscle toner
especially : a liquid cosmetic for cleansing the skin and contracting the pores
facial toners

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