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baby powder
noun
: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing
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This product might bother those who are sensitive to fragrances, as the hairspray is scented with jasmine, sandalwood, and Madagascar vanilla (although our tester likened it to the smell of baby powder).
—Genevieve Cepeda, Peoplemag, 21 May 2024
In January 2017, Honest announced a voluntary recall of its organic baby powder due to possible contamination with microorganisms that may cause eye and skin infections.
—Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 10 Apr. 2024
Joey suggests using baby powder and lotion, which leads to exactly what this vinyl figurine depicts: Ross pants down with powder all over his black ensemble.
—Melissa Epifano, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2023
The bathrooms smelled like baby powder and old lipstick.
—Emily Ziff Griffin, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1853, in the meaning defined above
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“Baby powder.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baby%20powder. Accessed 10 Jun. 2024.
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baby powder
noun
: a fine powder composed mainly of talc or cornstarch that is sprinkled or rubbed on the skin especially to absorb moisture and relieve chafing
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