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applicator

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ap·​pli·​ca·​tor | \ ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Definition of applicator

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

Examples of applicator in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The instructions were simple to follow and the only tricky set up was putting the applicator plug back on the test tube. — Ellen Mcalpine, CNN Underscored, "Personalize your teeth whitening experience with this $49.99 at-home kit," 3 July 2020 The soap applicator is separate from the washer itself, but this won’t prove to be much of an inconvenience. — Popular Science, "Power washers to transform your home, deck, driveway, and more," 29 May 2020 Anything with the lack of a strong seal such as compacts, eyeshadows, and sponge applicators, are strongly recommended to be moved somewhere drier in order to prevent bacteria buildup and mold growth. — Hana Hong, Marie Claire, "The Signs Your Makeup Has Expired," 20 Feb. 2020 Pest control must be conducted by a licensed pesticide applicator. — Ebony Day, azcentral, "Scottsdale restaurant and mobile food truck have 4 violations in the latest inspection report," 27 May 2020 Not your average serum, No7 ups the game by dispensing the product through a rollerball applicator to massage ingredients like peptides into skin. — April Franzino, Good Housekeeping, "Good Housekeeping's 2020 Beauty Awards," 28 Apr. 2020 The $400 cream comes with an applicator, but Musk applies it with her fingertips. — Marci Robin, Allure, "Model Maye Musk Shared Her Morning Skin-Care Routine on Her 72nd Birthday," 19 Apr. 2020 But a package of makeup applicators showed up instead. — Catherine Ho, SFChronicle.com, "California has lagged on coronavirus testing. That’s starting to change," 19 Apr. 2020 The pointed applicator and liquid formula make applying directly to the scalp so easy. — Andrea Jordan, Better Homes & Gardens, "The 7 Scalp Care Items I Always Have on Hand Because Product Build-Up Is Real," 21 Apr. 2020

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First Known Use of applicator

1659, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of applicator was in 1659

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9 Jul 2020

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“Applicator.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicator. Accessed 9 Jul. 2020.

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More Definitions for applicator

applicator

noun
How to pronounce applicator (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of applicator

: a tool that is used to put something (such as paint or makeup) on a surface : a tool that is used to apply something

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applicator

noun
ap·​pli·​ca·​tor | \ ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tər How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Kids Definition of applicator

: a device for applying a substance (as medicine or polish)

applicator

noun
ap·​pli·​ca·​tor | \ ˈap-lə-ˌkāt-ər How to pronounce applicator (audio) \

Medical Definition of applicator

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

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