epilator

noun

ep·​i·​la·​tor ˈe-pə-ˌlā-tər 

plural epilators

: an electronic device for removing body hair by its root

One benefit of using an epilator is that you'll get smoother skin, and the results may last longer than most other hair removal methods, like shaving, depilatory creams, or tweezing.

—Valencia Higuera

And while they may be a bit more time-consuming and a little more painful at first to use than a razor, epilators are great for targeting specific areas like legs, underarms, and the bikini line …

—Amber Katz

Examples of epilator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The number and quality of tweezers in an epilator are crucial, says Spagnuolo. — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2024

Whether removing peach fuzz, smoothing legs, tackling armpit stubble, or touching up your bikini line, the best epilators offer a reliable solution. — Malia Griggs, Glamour, 30 July 2025

For the unacquainted, an epilator is an electrical hair removal device that uses small rotating discs or tweezers to mechanically grasp the hair and pull it out from the root. — Averi Baudler, People.com, 4 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

epil(ation) + -ator

First Known Use

1880, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for epilator

• activator
• actuator
• agitator
• alligator
• allocator
• alternator
• animator
• annotator
• applicator
• arbitrator
• aspirator
• aviator

Medical Definition

epilator

noun

ep·​i·​la·​tor ˈep-ə-ˌlāt-ər 

: depilatory

specifically : epilating wax