airbrush

1 of 2

noun

air·​brush ˈer-ˌbrəsh 

: an atomizer for applying by compressed air a fine spray (as of paint or liquid color)

airbrush

2 of 2

verb

airbrushed; airbrushing; airbrushes

transitive verb

: to paint, treat, or alter (as to conceal imperfections) with or as if with an airbrush

airbrush a photograph

Examples of airbrush in a Sentence

Verb

That photograph must have been airbrushed.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Additionally, local artists such as Ryota Daimon, A Love Movement and others will be offering a range of denim customization options such as airbrush art, patches and chain stitching. —Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 30 June 2025

This lightweight gel provides the look of bare skin, with a natural airbrush glow thanks to reflective minerals like mica and titanium dioxide. —Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 May 2025

Verb

During times of strife—such as the Great Depression, WW II, and even until the 1950s—tan lines were airbrushed away or hidden, as beauty was meant to look effortless and not be the focal point of life. —Nana Regueiro, Vogue, 2 July 2025

Ultimately, what you’re left with is a truer account of a person’s life, one not airbrushed by their public relations team, one not bleached of anything unsavory. —Brendan O’Meara 23, Literary Hub, 23 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1884, in the meaning defined above

Verb

1907, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing airbrush

• airbrush out

Rhymes for airbrush

• hairbrush
• inrush
• onrush
• paintbrush
• sagebrush
• blush
• brush
• crush
• flush
• gush
• hush
• lush

Kids Definition

airbrush

noun

air·​brush

ˈa(ə)r-ˌbrəsh,

ˈe(ə)r-

: a device that uses compressed air to apply a liquid (as paint or a protective coating) as a fine spray

airbrush verb