applicator

noun

ap·pli·ca·tor | \ ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tər

Definition of applicator

: one that applies specifically : a device for applying a substance (such as medicine or polish)

Examples of applicator in a Sentence

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The applicator really elevates your lashes to give that extra drama that everyone wants in their eyes. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "The Best Mascaras of All Time, According to 6 Celebrity Makeup Artists," 3 Aug. 2018 Some kits, such as the one from One Two Cosmetics, are sold with a tweezer-like applicator included ($69, onetwocosmetics.com). — Ilise Carter, WSJ, "How Magnetic Lashes Became the Biggest Thing in Beauty," 4 Jan. 2019 The new packaging includes a pump applicator, and the long-lasting, matte formula has SPF. — Allure, "The 17 Best Drugstore Foundations for All Your Coverage Needs," 6 Sep. 2018 Ardell’s popular lashes are more of a deal starting at $14 a kit, with an applicator sold separately for $4 (ardellshop.com). — Ilise Carter, WSJ, "How Magnetic Lashes Became the Biggest Thing in Beauty," 4 Jan. 2019 Lip powders can come with a wand applicator or a brush, and even in a bullet, like a traditional lipstick. — Amber Katz, SELF, "8 Lip Powders That Will Replace Your Go-To Lipstick," 26 Nov. 2018 The approval for AcelRx Pharmaceuticals ’s ACRX 15.66% lead treatment calls for Dsuvia to be administered by a health-care professional, for example a paramedic during transport, using a single-dose, prefilled, under-the-tongue applicator. — Maria Armental, WSJ, "Noting Military Potential, FDA Approves Powerful Painkiller Dsuvia," 2 Nov. 2018 There are now menstrual cups, menstrual discs, tampons with reusable applicators, and, of course, period-proof underwear: designed for free bleeding and backup protection. — Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, "I Tried Free Bleeding in Period-Proof Running Shorts," 30 Oct. 2018 Commandment 6: Aim for Imperfection Tap your lip color onto your finger before gently dabbing it on instead of drawing it on from the applicator or lipstick bullet. — Eden Univer, Harper's BAZAAR, "The BAZAAR Commandments: Get a Flawless Face," 8 Sep. 2017

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